Jeremy Wilbert Yetter, 41 passed away Monday, September 16, 2013 at his
residence in Ashland, Montana. He was born October 26, 1971 to Jerome “Jerry”
and Sandra “Sam” Yetter in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, joining the family which
included his elder brother, Matthew. Diagnosed with Juvenile Onset, Type 1,
Diabetes at the age of five, he battled the disease most of his life until it
finally claimed him.
Although his family moved around quite a bit, the
greatest part of his early years were spent on the farm near Clancy, Montana
where he was home schooled. This provided him with the time and opportunity to
explore God’s great creation more fully. He and his horse, Babe, roamed the
countryside daily, often with fishing pole, bow, or rifle in hand. Jeremy was an
avid outdoorsman throughout his life, active in all outdoor sports but with a
special love for hunting and fishing. He was a Life Member of the National Rifle
Association and a certified scuba diver. At the age of 10 he won his first
shooting medal with a borrowed black powder rifle. Both he and his brother were
active in 4-H and the Boy Scouts of America. They were the only two Lone Scouts
in the state of Montana at the time, and Jeremy attained the rank of Eagle Scout
at the age of 14; a marked achievement both for his young age and for the fact
that he had accomplished it without the help of a troop.
Attending public
schools for the upper grades, Jeremy became active in the wrestling and baseball
programs. He possessed a natural talent for working with his hands and developed
skills in mechanics, metals and woodworking. He also discovered that he enjoyed
cooking and baking. He graduated from Three Lakes High School in northern
Wisconsin in 1990. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Plattville,
studying to become a teacher.
In 1992, Jeremy spent a summer working in
Yellowstone National Park, where he met Teri Lynn Buechler. They were married on
November 14, 1992 in Dillon, Montana. The marriage was blessed with four
children, Amanda Ellen, Luke Michael, Connor Patrick, and Danielle Austin.
His kind heart and easy-going nature endeared him to people of all ages and
all walks of life. His desire to help others led him to become a firefighter
graduating from Federal Heights Fire Academy, Federal Heights, CO. He then
earned his EMT at Arapahoe Community College in 2000 and received Paramedic
training from Red Rocks Community College in 2005. In 2011 he took classes at
the University of Montana’s College of Technology in Pre-Nursing.
His most
recent years were at St. Labre Mission School and the Heritage Assisted Living
Center in Ashland, Montana. He loved working with the children and elders of the
North Cheyenne and Crow nations. He was thrilled to be privileged with a drum
ceremony by the students of St. Labre and was especially proud and honored to
become an adopted member of the North Cheyenne Nation at their Pow Wow this
year.
He dearly loved the Lord and his family and doted on his children
truly believing there to be none finer in the world. He was a family man and
proud to be so blessed. He and his family could often be found geocaching on
their various adventures.
Jeremy was preceded in death by his paternal
grandfather, Wilbert Yetter in 1971, and his maternal grandparents Ella May
Wickham and Robert “Ike” Wickham, both in 2009.
Jeremy is survived by his
wife, Teri of Hamilton with their two daughters, Amanda and Danielle and two
sons, Luke and Connor; his parents Jerry and Sam Yetter of Dillon, his brother,
Matthew, also of Dillon, and grandmother, Audrey Yetter, of Eagle River,
WI.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 PM
Tuesday September 24, 2013
Daly-Leach Chapel of Hamilton
Hamilton, MT 59840
Interment
Following Services
Tuesday September 24, 2013
Riverview Cemetery
Hamilton, MT 59840
Reception
Follwing Graveside services
Tuesday September 24, 2013
Crosspoint Christian Fellowship
76 Woodside Cutoff
Hamilton, MT 59840
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 PM
Tuesday September 24, 2013
Daly-Leach Chapel of Hamilton
Hamilton, MT 59840
Interment
Following Services
Tuesday September 24, 2013
Riverview Cemetery
Hamilton, MT 59840
Reception
Follwing Graveside services
Tuesday September 24, 2013
Crosspoint Christian Fellowship
76 Woodside Cutoff
Hamilton, MT 59840
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Myra Fisher says
Rest in Peace my friend. Sure going to miss your friendly smile and your Eagle Scout knowledge of how to survive. I’ll always remember to be sure I have a lighter or matches, Just in case I ever get lost. Thanks for being a friend of mine. Going to miss them home made goodies…See ya later my fren.
Eva Foote says
RIP my friend,i will miss you,Gods Peace be upon your wife and children.My condolences.
Ada Graham says
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Roberta Bement says
Thank you for being my friend….it was awesome to have you as a co-worker. You will be greatly missed in the kitchen….everytime I think of you I will think of your awesome pan bread. My prayers and love go out to your children….you are a great father.
Luz Sisolak says
It was great knowing you and your children. Going to miss your updates about the school progress of your kids—–you were so proud of them. Also,going to miss your visit in our office and your baking was always good. RIP
Luke Yetter says
Goodbye Dad, love you.
Richard Kingdon says
I will never forget you Jeremy/ Dairymedic. I have great memories of times we spent together at The Grubstake and geocaching and working on cars and guns. Set up some geocaches up there for when I come buddy!
Mom and Dad says
A dear friend asked us about memorials and where they could be sent. Knowing Jeremy we can think of two places he would like to see supported. They would be:
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
and/or
The National Rifle Association
So, if you would be so inclined to honor him in that way, we sincerely thank you.
Jerry & “Sam”
J Johnson says
Dear Family and Friends of Jeremy Yetter – It is obvious according to the information listed above about Mr. Yetter that he was loved and his life touched many people. Treasure the many beautiful memories left by Mr. Yetter. Please be comforted by Bible promises at this difficult time. Be assured that it was not a part of the Creator’s purpose that people suffer and die. Everything made by God was “very good” (Genesis 1:31). Suffering and death was introduced by Adam’s disobedience and passed on to all mankind (Romans 5:12). There will soon come a time when the dead are resurrected (John 5:28, 29) and death will be no more (Revelation 21:4). Faith in Bible promises will ease our pain in the time of this loss. Meanwhile we have the opportunity to be further comforted by Bible promises that give us hope (John 17:3).
Lettie Thurow says
To parents and family of Jeremy
I am so saddened to hear of your passing, but I know you are up in Heaven with Great Uncle Russ and I am sure talking about times we spent with all of you. Sam and Jerry and Matt know that all of you are in my prayers.
Love
Aunt Lettie
Julie J Eagle says
My condolences to the family of this very caring Man. May he continue his journey in spirit, to guide over you for eternal life.
Sam & Jerry says
We’re thinking of you and dreaming about the Christmas celebration you must be having this year!
We love you and will always
Mom & Dad
Danielle Yetter says
I love you daddy I miss you 🙁