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George Tetter Obituary
May 22, 2024
Of North Tonawanda passed away peacefully at Kenmore Mercy Hospital on May 22, 2024. Husband of the late Gladys (nee Wollenburg) Tetter and loving father of David (Lilian) Tetter of Auckland, NZ and Lisa (John) Rivera of Wheatfield. Proud grandfather of Alexandra Tetter, Gabrielle Tetter, Marissa Rivera and Victoria Rivera. Brother of the late Marie Marillo. George retired from the North Tonawanda School District where he taught German for 30 years. He was a former assistant coach of the North Tonawanda High School Football Team and was the oldest living member of the North Tonawanda Hall of Fame. George was a graduate of the North Tonawanda Class of 1948 where he was co-captain of their championship football team. He graduated from and played football for Colgate University. In his retirement, he enjoyed fishing and traveling to New Zealand to spend time with his son. George was a long standing member of St. Martins Lutheran Church, where he would sometimes give sermons in German. George was a U.S. Navy Veteran and loved and respected by all who knew him, he will be greatly missed. Friends are invited on June 26, 2024 at 11 a.m. to the Western New York National Cemetery, 1254 Indian Church Road, Corfu, NY for interment with Military Honors. Arrangements by Brunner Funeral Home.
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Myron Annis
July 8, 2024
Our line Coach at NTHS and my German teacher. A well-respected man. I enjoyed talking football with him.
Jeanette Herring Gerlach
June 26, 2024
My husband and I were students in Mr. Tetter's German class and fondly remember his classes and stories - especially about skiing in the Alps.
Nancy Hazel
June 23, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. George Tetter, a great inspiration in my life as well as many of others. Till we meet again in Heaven so I can at least ONE sentence in German. You will be missed. Nancy Hazel.
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