Timothy Vetter
January 8, 1949 ~ August 31, 2025
Born in:
Bismarck, North Dakota
Resided in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Timothy Vetter, 76, of Fargo, ND, passed away on August 31, 2025.
Timothy was born January 8, 1949, in Bismarck, ND and grew up in Linton, ND. He attended grade school at St. Anthony’s and then Linton Public school where he graduated high school. After high school he was drafted into the military where he earned the rank of SP4 and honorably served in Vietnam. Upon returning home he attended Valley City State University for a teaching degree. Eventually Timothy moved to Wahpeton, ND where he worked for Nielsen Electric and then 3M. He met his wife Linda and they had two sons they both cherished. Timothy had a tremendous love of sports to the point he had the nickname “gramps” while playing softball. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially when a deck of cards and maybe even some redeye were involved.
Timothy is preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Jenny Vetter, his brothers, Joe, Frank & Leo, sisters Jean & Virginia and his wife Linda. Left to cherish his memory are his sons Marcus (Catie) Vetter and their children Grace, Mia, Oliver, Calleigh & Todd (Kelly) Vetter and their daughters Charlie, Evie and Poppy.
The funeral will be at St. Benedict’s Catholic Church in Horace Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 1:00PM.
Video Tribute:
Services
Memorial Service - Saturday: Saturday, September 6, 2025 1:00 pm
St. Benedict Catholic Church
8547 Front St
Horace, North Dakota 58047
(701) 588-4288
https://stbensnd.org/
Visitation - Saturday: Saturday, September 6, 2025 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
St. Benedict Catholic Church
8547 Front St
Horace, North Dakota 58047
(701) 588-4288
https://stbensnd.org/
Burial:
North Dakota Veteran's Cemetery Mandan ND
1825 46th St
Mandan, North Dakota 58554
(701) 667-1418
https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/veterans-cemetery
Sorry to hear of Tim’s passing. Tim was a classmate of my husband. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Rick & Jean Rudy
We are sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. We had many great visits with Tim & Linda at the baseball games in Wahpeton when you boys played ball with our boys. Your parents were wonderful people! May happy memories fill your sad moments. We are keeping you all in our thoughts & prayers.
Brad & Arlene Lovgren
My sympathies to you. Praying for you and your families Marcus and Todd.
That was a really great video tribute. Sending love to you all!
Russ Schmaltz and family
Linda and family- So sorry for the loss of Tim. He was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May your memories help during this difficult time.
Sincerely
Allen A. Bosch