Buddy Dean Vetter, 77, of Richland, passed away peacefully in his home on January 1^st 2015.

He was born in Ballard to Harry and Frances Vetter on March 2, 1937. He graduated in 1955 from West Seattle High School and started his apprenticeship in Patternmaking. In 1957 he enlisted in the Army where he served our country for 2 years. Three years later, in 1963, he completed his apprenticeship as a Patternmaker. After many jobs, and owning his own business, he finished his career with Boeing and retired in 1999 as a Patternmaker.

              Buddy married Donna in 1969. He was preceded by his parents and brother. He is survived by his wife Donna, their four children, Cory, Doug, Mindy, and Jonathan, as well as 4 grandchildren, Zack, Travis, Dawson, and Mackenzie. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and family members.

              He enjoyed boating, sports, and animals. His greatest passion of all was working with wood. As a master craftsman, he built propellers, hydroplanes, his personal boat, furniture, and houses. He was the rock of his family and always supported his kids though all of their life’s challenges. He was, and always will be a great husband, father, grandfather, and friend and will be missed by all. 

Funeral services will be held January 11th, at 3:00pm at Events at Sunset with a viewing starting at 2:30pm. A gathering will be held after the ceremony to celebrate his life.