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Peter Vetter Obituary
"Our father joined his beloved Katherine Kay Downey "Honey" Vetter and daughter Vickie Jane Vetter in Heaven. We would like to thank God for giving us such a loving , caring, positive man to influence all of our lives." Besides his wife and daughter, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Margaret Tuchscherer and Kate Farley; his brothers, James Kirwin "J.K." Vetter and William "Bill" Vetter; and special nephew, Raymond Vetter.
He is survived by his son, Peter T. Vetter Jr. (Anna); his daughter, Donna Kay Farris (Clayton); his sister, Virginia "Ginny" Harvey; his grandchildren, Marc, James, Lori (Aaron), Andrea, Julie (Adam), and Rachel (Keith); and his great-grandchildren, Natalye, Jaiden, Cody, Abby and Jacob.
He will always be loved and missed by his family, nieces and nephews.
Pete Sr. served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War. He was a devout Catholic at St. Cecilia Parish and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. His occupation as a skilled enameler at American Standard lasted until he retired in 1983. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved spending time with family and friends in his cabin at Lake Cumberland.
A service celebrating Mr. Vetter's life will be held 11 a.m. Friday at Louisville Memorial Gardens West Funeral Home , 4400 Dixie Hwy., with a reception to follow. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Vetter
Peter Vetter,Jr
January 21, 2011
Dad,
It has been about three weeks since you joined your beloved Kay in heaven with your daughter Vickie and the rest of the family. You are my inspiration on how to live and love those whom we touch each day of our lives. Dad, help us to cherish the memories that you have left and guide us through our tomorrows on earth until we meet with our heavenly father and the family in heaven.
Love, Your son Dink (Pete Jr.)
Julie Gividen
January 21, 2011
Grandpa, I will always remember the years we spent down at your house fixing the pipes, lawn mowers, etcs. You were my teacher. I would come down and we would talk and drink coffee for hours.I will miss you dearly and will always cherish the memories you gave me. Thank you for being such a wonderful father and grandpa to my dad and me. Don't worry I will take care of your son you can be with grandma and Vicki now.I love you grandpa; you are my hero.
David Harvey
January 21, 2011
What a wonderful [and oh so true] note from Donna!
I lost my Dad a few months ago. I wouldn't even have been able to say my own name in public. Petie, Buddy, Scotty, Jimbo, and all of the rest who spoke... did so for those of us who couldn't. "Vetter is Better!" I am very proud to share the same blood line with such wonderful people!
January 17, 2011
Dad, I was not able to speak at your memorial service, but you know what was in my heart and how much I love you and will always love you. I will always thank God that Pete and I were so fortunate to have such loving and caring parents and especially thank God for having you for 25 years longer after Mom's death. Our family has so many special and fun memories to help us thru this difficult time. Until we all meet again, I know you are happy with Our God and your heavenly family. Love, Donna
P.S. I was so proud of your son, my brother who was able to speak so eloquently of our Dad at your memorial service!!
January 10, 2011
Uncle Pete, You now know how special you were and always will be to Kate's Kids!!!!! Like Mom, anytime someone you knew walked into a room, you lit up. You were a great Santa (the best). You are the true epitome of unconditional love. You are the finest example of true humility and Love. We love you sooooo much and will miss. It's comforting to know that you are with my beloved mother because she loved you so much. We truly were so fortunate to have you as a row model, our unc & friend. The world will be a little less brighter with your passing, but we will see you again!!! Love Always, In Christ, Kathy & John Tluczek
January 8, 2011
Uncle Pete,
This great man was always good to me as a child and as and adult.
I have memories of things that he included me in that will last in my heart for ever and ever. He will always be my favorite Santa and my Uncle Pete. I pray that God watches over Peteie and Donna and their big family's and all of his big family.
Hardy Brown
natalye gividen
January 6, 2011
miss you you were a great man
Kevin Frank
January 6, 2011
I've always looked up to and respected uncle Pete. We shared the love of fishing, and I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with him doing just that. If everyone was more like him, the world would be a whole lot better off.
Diana Banks
January 6, 2011
I will always remember Pete fondly..., his love, laughter and great times with family and friends. He was also a great lover of Lake Cumberland. I will be sure to sprinkle some good spirits over the lake for him. Pete's smiling face is what I will always remember when I think of him...standing next to his Katie. Donna, Clayton, Andrea and Rachel: my heart goes out to you. Pete was such a great father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Nancy Hartlage
January 6, 2011
Uncle Pete
Because of you, I love the outdoors, the lakes and the serenity of nature. Because of you, my childhood memories are filled with happy times on vacation, at the lake, and family picnics. I remember sitting in your lap, happy to just be next to you because you made me feel like no other kid was as special and wonderful as I was. I will always remember your chuckle and your smile - with and without your teeth. You showed us that all anyone needs for a happy life is family and a positive outlook.
It’s comforting to know you are with all those we have lost before you - and you all are celebrating your arrival with a grand buffet.
You were the the finest, the most wonderful man I’ve ever known and I feel the greatest honor has been bestowed on me to have you as my uncle. I will miss you all the days of my life.
Roger Woodward
January 6, 2011
My fondest memory of Uncle Pete was as a kid he used to ask me to get him a beer from the bottom of the garbage can full of ice with the beer on the bottom, I can remember him and Uncle Bill laughing!!! One of many great memories!! Tell everyone I love and miss them Uncle Pete, especially Margie who brought me into your lives, may God Bess you and all
Dave Farley
January 6, 2011
Sorry. To hear of his passing always good memories of him he always reminded me of Allen Funt
David Harvey
January 5, 2011
I inherited Uncle Pete’s love for fishing, his since of humor, and his ability to “fix anything.”
I am especially happy to know he was in God’s good graces and that I will see him again in Heaven one day. Maybe we’ll go out and catch some Brim the size of footballs in one of the Lords favorite spots.
I love you Uncle Pete… looking forward to seeing you again.
Your loving nephew,
David
PS: Grandma Vetter should have written a book on how to raise such exceptional children. She deserved a metal.
Stephen Farley
January 5, 2011
I remember uncle pete mostly when I was a young kid growing up in louisville. Visting Uncle bill and aunt kate at their house for the farley get togethers, back in the early 70's. I talked to pete last at my fathers funeral in june 09. He told me a story about my father and uncle bill and himself.First time I heard that story. Thanks for the memories uncle pete
January 5, 2011
Paul and Kathy Pohler extend our condolences to you and your family.
Amy Jo Love Larison
January 5, 2011
My mother is Linda Goodman Love, she grew up with your family and sends her deepest condolences. She wants you to know that you are all on her mind and in her heart. She was very fond of "Uncle Pete" and she tells wonderful stories of the Vetter family and her closest childhood friend "Vickie", whom she named her oldest daughter after. She is saddend by this loss but finds comfort in knowing he will be joining his wife and daughter in paradise.
Carrie "Russo" Birchfield
January 5, 2011
I have lots of memories from Regency with the "fish van". What a wonderful man. My thoughts are with the family.
Lori Gividen
January 5, 2011
Grandpa you are now with Grandma. Heaven received another angel which those left behind will cherish all of your memories and guidance as a role model for what family means to one man. I love you always. -LG
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