William Fetzer
January 18, 1934 - July 31, 2018
Obituary
William ‘Bill’ Fetzer, 84, Jamestown, ND passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon at his home surrounded by his family.
William Lewis Fetzer was born on January 18, 1934 in Anamoose, ND to Wilhelm and Karolina (Sonnenberg) Fetzer.
He married the love of his life, Regina (Fettig) on March 30, 1959 in Harvey, ND. They made their home in Jamestown, ND and later moved to Eldridge, where they had a Hobby Farm where he loved to garden and raise chickens, ducks, pigs, cows and horses. They later sold the farm and moved back into Jamestown.
He served in the Army during the Korean War from August 1954 until May 1956 Battery B48th Field Artillery Battalion and discharged as a SP 3 (T). Upon returning he worked for the railroad and later worked 30+ years in carpentry/construction first in partnership with Charlie Goodroad (B & C Builders) and Great Plains Supply later retiring from Rosen’s as a truck driver. He was a Life time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, District Commander of the Veterans of Foreign War from 1970-71
William is survived by his children Barbara (Dan) Tollefson, Lorrie (Ray) Goodroad, Sharon (Barry) Eckart and Brian (Abbey) Fetzer, brother Victor (Shirley) Fetzer, New Jersey, sisters-in-law Florence Selensky, Anaconda, MT, Mary (John) Burgard, Page, ND, Julie Sullivan, Latoona, IA, bothers-in-law Joe Fetting, MPLS,MN, Manny Fettig (Bernice) Fargo, ND, David Fettig, Broomfield, CO and John Fettig, 5 grandchildren Jeremy Chura, Evan and Taylor Tollefson, Haylee and Emily Eckart, 1 great-grandson Weston Chura, 2 step-grandchildren Jodi and Justin Eckart, 3-step grandchildren Aiden Eckart, Blake and Ophelia Fearon, a very special Niece Vangie (David) Baardson, along with several nieces and nephews.
William is preceded in death by his parents Wilhelm and Karolina (Sonnenberg) Fetzer, his wife, Regina in 2017, brothers Walter and Edward Fetzer, brother-in-law’s Leonard (Slim) Siebold and William Buckley, sisters Edna Seibold, Alice Buckley and Linda Fetzer, sister-in-law Marie Fetzer, father and mother-in-law Emmanuel and Rose Fettig, brother-in-law’s Edward, Edmund, Adam, Louie and Herbert, sister-in-law Alice Volk.
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Gwen L Schmidt
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Barb & family, Our sympathy to you all on the loss of your dad! Our thoughts & prayers are with you! Dr. Schmidt & Gwen
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Paula Redmann
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Dear Barb and family - We're so very sorry to hear this news. Please take good care. Sending you a big hug. Tom and Paula Redmann
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Darren Perleberg
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Barb & Brian, Sorry to hear about the passing of your father. Darren
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David Fetzer
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To all my cousins and Your families. I have fond memories of spending time with you all years ago. My kids have listened to the stories of our visits to the farm and the fun times I had. Always have a smile when I think of your Dad and Mom.x
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Bonnie Larson
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Very sorry to hear about Bill . We played alot of cards with your folks in the past and always had a good time. Bill and Reggie were very good friends of Bill and I. Bonnie Larson
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Deb (Kropp) Falk
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Sorry to hear about your loss. May you find comfort in your memories. God Bless.