May be a cenotaph
DELHI - Willard "Bill" Vetter departed peacefully after nearly 99 years of life that began in Valders, Wisconsin.
Joining ROTC at UW-Madison, Dad crossed the Atlantic and then the English Channel in 1944 with the 1308 Engineer Regiment who kept the Red Ball Highway running until victory in Europe. That achieved, Dad boarded ship in July for the Pacific where he learned of the Japanese surrender. He served in Korea until discharge and his return to Madison in fall 1946.
With degrees in agriculture and mechanical engineering, Dad accepted a job in 1948 at the New York State Agricultural and Technical Institute at Delhi. He taught there until he retired in 1986, and received the 1974 State University Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dad contributed to many Delhi groups from service on boards to making fries for Fair on the Square while in his 90s. A member of the local Masonic lodge, Dad served as District Deputy Grand Master and, in 2010, received recognition for 60 years as a Mason.
Many remember his natural athleticism, whether on the links, at bowling alleys, pitching horseshoes or softball, or canoeing the Oswegatchie River.
He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin Vetter and Maria Nass; and five of his six brothers and sisters. The youngest sister, Luella Hecker, lives in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Charlotte, his wife of 64 years, survives as well as his two daughters, Susan and Melinda (Dave); and four grandchildren.
Dad's wishes were for no service. Suggested recipients of memorial gifts are The United Ministry of Delhi and Friends of Bassett.
Published in The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY on January 25, 2019
DELHI - Willard "Bill" Vetter departed peacefully after nearly 99 years of life that began in Valders, Wisconsin.
Joining ROTC at UW-Madison, Dad crossed the Atlantic and then the English Channel in 1944 with the 1308 Engineer Regiment who kept the Red Ball Highway running until victory in Europe. That achieved, Dad boarded ship in July for the Pacific where he learned of the Japanese surrender. He served in Korea until discharge and his return to Madison in fall 1946.
With degrees in agriculture and mechanical engineering, Dad accepted a job in 1948 at the New York State Agricultural and Technical Institute at Delhi. He taught there until he retired in 1986, and received the 1974 State University Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dad contributed to many Delhi groups from service on boards to making fries for Fair on the Square while in his 90s. A member of the local Masonic lodge, Dad served as District Deputy Grand Master and, in 2010, received recognition for 60 years as a Mason.
Many remember his natural athleticism, whether on the links, at bowling alleys, pitching horseshoes or softball, or canoeing the Oswegatchie River.
He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin Vetter and Maria Nass; and five of his six brothers and sisters. The youngest sister, Luella Hecker, lives in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Charlotte, his wife of 64 years, survives as well as his two daughters, Susan and Melinda (Dave); and four grandchildren.
Dad's wishes were for no service. Suggested recipients of memorial gifts are The United Ministry of Delhi and Friends of Bassett.
Published in The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY on January 25, 2019
May be a cenotaph
DELHI - Willard "Bill" Vetter departed peacefully after nearly 99 years of life that began in Valders, Wisconsin.
Joining ROTC at UW-Madison, Dad crossed the Atlantic and then the English Channel in 1944 with the 1308 Engineer Regiment who kept the Red Ball Highway running until victory in Europe. That achieved, Dad boarded ship in July for the Pacific where he learned of the Japanese surrender. He served in Korea until discharge and his return to Madison in fall 1946.
With degrees in agriculture and mechanical engineering, Dad accepted a job in 1948 at the New York State Agricultural and Technical Institute at Delhi. He taught there until he retired in 1986, and received the 1974 State University Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dad contributed to many Delhi groups from service on boards to making fries for Fair on the Square while in his 90s. A member of the local Masonic lodge, Dad served as District Deputy Grand Master and, in 2010, received recognition for 60 years as a Mason.
Many remember his natural athleticism, whether on the links, at bowling alleys, pitching horseshoes or softball, or canoeing the Oswegatchie River.
He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin Vetter and Maria Nass; and five of his six brothers and sisters. The youngest sister, Luella Hecker, lives in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Charlotte, his wife of 64 years, survives as well as his two daughters, Susan and Melinda (Dave); and four grandchildren.
Dad's wishes were for no service. Suggested recipients of memorial gifts are The United Ministry of Delhi and Friends of Bassett.
Published in The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY on January 25, 2019
DELHI - Willard "Bill" Vetter departed peacefully after nearly 99 years of life that began in Valders, Wisconsin.
Joining ROTC at UW-Madison, Dad crossed the Atlantic and then the English Channel in 1944 with the 1308 Engineer Regiment who kept the Red Ball Highway running until victory in Europe. That achieved, Dad boarded ship in July for the Pacific where he learned of the Japanese surrender. He served in Korea until discharge and his return to Madison in fall 1946.
With degrees in agriculture and mechanical engineering, Dad accepted a job in 1948 at the New York State Agricultural and Technical Institute at Delhi. He taught there until he retired in 1986, and received the 1974 State University Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Dad contributed to many Delhi groups from service on boards to making fries for Fair on the Square while in his 90s. A member of the local Masonic lodge, Dad served as District Deputy Grand Master and, in 2010, received recognition for 60 years as a Mason.
Many remember his natural athleticism, whether on the links, at bowling alleys, pitching horseshoes or softball, or canoeing the Oswegatchie River.
He was predeceased by his parents, Edwin Vetter and Maria Nass; and five of his six brothers and sisters. The youngest sister, Luella Hecker, lives in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Charlotte, his wife of 64 years, survives as well as his two daughters, Susan and Melinda (Dave); and four grandchildren.
Dad's wishes were for no service. Suggested recipients of memorial gifts are The United Ministry of Delhi and Friends of Bassett.
Published in The Daily Star, Oneonta, NY on January 25, 2019
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