James Vetter Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to James Vetter of Minot, North Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. James left this world on November 16, 2025 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of James Vetter or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lawrence Vetter and Clara Vetter (Bechtold) of Joseph's Hospital; his sisters, Susan Eve, Patti and Gale (Alvin); and his brother-in-law Alvin Carow.
He is survived by: his wife Darlene Wickenhauser; his daughter Tenelle (Dan Smith) of Burlington, ND.; his grandsons, Kaidan Smith (Emily Houim) of Bismarck, ND, Caleb and Mason Smith; his brother Larry Vetter of Minot; his son Jeremy; his sister June Vetter of Minot; his siblings' child Broch; his sister Alice Vetter of Washington; his siblings-in-law, Wayne and Jayne Mierke of Humboldt, SK; his siblings' children, Michael Mierke (Joline) of Airdrie, AB, Lee Mierke (Kevin Pryce) of Saskatoon, SK and Amy Scheiner (Kurt) of Leroy, SK; Mikki Paterson of Bismarck and Melissa Carow of Philadelphia.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Thomas Family Funeral Home (304 Main St S, Minot, ND 58701). A prayer was held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 at 7:00 PM at the same location. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the St. John the Apostle Catholic Church (2600 W Central Ave, Minot, ND 58701).
