Clayton Hettwer
October 23, 1939 ~ March 9, 2012
Clayton L. Hettwer, 72, passed away on Friday, March 9, peacefully surrounded by his family at Sanford Health Palliative Care in Fargo.
Clayton was born on October 23, 1939 in Calio, ND to Nick and Clara (Wengeler) Hettwer. He was raised in Calio where he attended school and helped his father on their farm. In 1960 he married his wife Elaine, and they farmed by Munich, ND. In 1983 the couple moved to Devils Lake, ND. Clayton worked at Home of Economy and then Great Plains until 1990 when they moved to Fargo. He then worked at Walman Optical until he retired in 2001.
Clayton was a good husband, loving father and grandfather, and cherished spending time with his family and dog Sparky. He enjoyed fishing, playing pool, woodworking, and loved to play cards. He also loved to collect pigs.
He is survived by his wife: Elaine (Heisler); 3 sons: David (Jolene) Hettwer of Fargo, LeRoy Hettwer of Fargo, and Wayne Hettwer of Detroit Lakes; 2 daughters: Audrey Hettwer of Fargo, and Annette Hettwer of Sacramento, CA; 4 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 sisters: Shirley Volesky of Moorhead, MN, and Grace (Bert) Steffen of Devils Lake, ND; 2 brothers: Nick (Mary Ann) Hettwer of Munich, ND, and Harvey (Anna) Hettwer of Devils Lake, ND.
He was preceded in death by his parents Nick and Clara Hettwer.
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Spokane WAMy condolences.
I’m the daughter of Fred Wengeler, born in Munich ND
, May 19, 1910, grandaughter of John Wengeler and Barbara Kulzer Wengeler
Charlotte NCAs I read the obituary for Mr. Hettwer, I was truly impressed by the outstanding and full life he lived. Never-the-less, 72 years of life is still much too short. How thankful we are that our grand Creator, Jehovah plans to restore his original purpose and make it possible for all mankind (including our loved ones we have lost in death) to live forever under perfect conditions. (Matthew 6:10 Job 14:14 & 15). Please accept our condolences as you deal with the loss of Mr. Hettwer and contemplate the hope of seeing him once again.
WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS,THINKING OF YOU IN THIS TIME OF GRIEVING. CLAYTON WILL HOLD A VERY SPECIAL PLACE IN OUR HEARTS, AND I WILL CHARISH THE HANGERS HE MADE FOR ME. WISH WE COULD HAVE BEEN THERE TO CELEBRATE HIS LIFE WITH EVERYONE BUT WE ARE IN SPIRIT WITH YOU.
LOVE JEFF&LISA
Orr MN
To all the members of the Hettwer family, I send my sincere sympathy to you on the passing of Clayton.
As a former neighbor, school mate, and friend of the family, I will remember him in my prayers and ask that God gives you the strength during this difficult time.
May God Bless All of You.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Schuler Thiessen
Devils Lake ND
Elaine & Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Clayton was a great uncle and we will all miss him very much!
Lake Park MN
He lives on in each of your memories.
Fargo North Dakota
My memory of Clayton, will last a lifetime. I will pray now.
West Fargo.ND 58078 Elaine, I’m one of the lucky ones too work with Clayton. Clayton and I had a few laughs working together at Walmans. My deepest sympathy to you and your loving family. Connie
Leeds ND
Sorry for your loss. A good uncle who will be dearly missed.