Daniel Vetter, 83, of Esmond, ND passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 12, 2021 at the North Viking Lutheran Church in Maddock, ND with Pastor Luther 'Lu' Mathison officiating.  Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.  A private burial will be held at the St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery in Esmond, ND.  Military Honors will be provided by the Theodore A. Togstad American Legion Post #123 and the North Dakota Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in the name of Daniel Vetter to St. Boniface Catholic Cemetery Fund: 108 Alta Avenue, Esmond, ND 58332, or the American Cancer Society: 4646 Amber Valley Parkway, South Fargo, ND 58104.

Daniel was born February 17, 1938 to Paul and Elizabeth (Hager) Vetter in Selz, ND.  He began his education in Esmond, ND before transferring his senior year to the Benson County Agricultural and Training School in Maddock, graduating with the Class of 1956.  Daniel enlisted in the North Dakota Army National Guard in 1963.  He continued to farm, raise cattle, and train horses while serving his country.  Daniel was united in marriage to Jeanette Ann Willy on June 19, 1963.  To this union, the couple welcomed six children: Aime, Robert, Micheal, Lisa, David, and Rachel.

Daniel was a devoted and loving father and grandfather.  He was actively involved in building his children's lives, loved visiting their homes, and relished family gatherings. His greatest blessing was being "Grampa" to 27 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, and he never stopped speaking proudly of them. He loved attending any event that involved watching his grandchildren. Daniel also delighted in training horses with his children and grandchildren. He spent many hours hunting and shooting with his sons and grandchildren.

Daniel is survived by his children, Aime (Lee) Ellingson of Courtenay, ND, Robert (LeAnn) Vetter of Callaway, MN, Micheal (Melissa) Vetter of Buchanan, ND, Lisa (Bryan) Wetch of Bismarck, ND, David (Tammy) Vetter of Berthold, ND, and Rachel (Justin) Maddock of Maddock, ND; 27 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Beenken of Burnsville, MN; and brother, Richard (Eileen) Vetter of Esmond, ND.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Elizabeth Vetter; two infant sisters; the mother of all his children, Jeanette Ann (Willy) Vetter; and a granddaughter, Megan Ellingson.

Daniel was a man of passion for whatever he did and that especially included his love for Jesus and his desire that others would one day join him in heaven. Daniel died suddenly while checking cattle, just as he wanted with his boots on.