Alvin “Shorty” Vetter

Alvin Vernon Vetter was born February 10, 1917 to Edward and Maria Vetter near Lake Park, Iowa. He was baptized March 11, 1917 and confirmed June 6, 1932 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in May City, Iowa.

He married Lois (Van Buskirk) Hogancamp August, 1967.

Alvin spent his life in Iowa, farming and driving trucks for road construction. His favorite hobbies were gardening and cooking. He also enjoyed dancing and spending time with his nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Alvin passed away on July 19, 2006 at the Hilltop Care Center in Spirit Lake, Iowa at eighty-nine years of age.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brother, Leslie.

He is survived by two sisters, Alice Gamble (his twin) from Spirit Lake, Stella Sass of California and numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by two step-sons, Ralph Hogancamp and Robert Hogancamp.

IN MEMORY
Alvin “Shorty” Vetter
February 10, 1917
July 19, 2006

SERVICES
Turner Funeral Home
Spirit Lake, Iowa
Monday, July 24, 2006 ~ 10:30 A.M.

CLERGY
Rev. Phill Andreasen

MUSIC
Jody Jenness, Keyboard
Amazing Grace
In The Garden

PALLBEARERS
Mike Gamble
Mark Gamble
Tim Gamble
Joe Gamble
William Gamble

HONORARY BEARERS
Ray Gamble
Bob Gamble
Marvin Gamble
Dale Gamble
George Vetter

INTERMENT
Woodlawn Cemetery
Alta, Iowa

Victory
(Alvin)

Mighty man, vibrant voice
Small in statue, life rejoice.
He stood proud, he was never scared.
Chin uplifted, shoulders squared.
He feared not life, nor limb,
For he knew God was with him.
“Seek the Lord and His strength”

Vibrant life, loving man
Was never idle, working hands.
If he couldn’t do it he’d find something to rig
No cross too heavy, no battle too big.
He met the challenges life gave,
For God promises to protect and save.
“Seek the Lord and His strength”

Face forward; he knows where he’s been.
He never walked in the shadows of taller men.
At a steady pace, and with an ailing wife,
He traveled through the trials of life.
He carried his burdens with no despairing voice.
In the end, only victory; he will rejoice.
“Seek the Lord and His strength” (Psalm 105:4)

Inspired by Marcia Gamble