Larry Vetter

Princeton - Larry Merle Vetter, 78, of Princeton, Illinois passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Larry was born on October 19, 1945 in Greenville, Pennsylvania to parents Merle Ivan "Spud" Vetter and Maria Monical (Jones) Vetter. They would soon after relocate to Princeton, IL., where the family settled. After graduating from Princeton High School in 1963, Larry had varied vocations including time in the Army National Guard, professional motorcycle racer, spending time as a welder in the shipping industry, and with The Princeton Township, including 15 years as Township Commissioner. He loved being a part of the community. In 1975, Larry met the love of his life, Grace Scrimsher. They were married on February 19, 1977, a marriage that lasted more than 47 years at the time of his passing. Together, Larry and Grace raised a blended family of four children. He enjoyed camping, motorcycle riding, and traveling across the country and spending time with his family and friends. Larry is survived by his loving wife Grace of Princeton, IL.; four sisters, Anna Murray of Princeton, IL., Judy Morris of Wyanet, IL., Darla Wheeler of Ottawa, IL., and Dawn Bedford of Ottawa, IL; three brothers, Mike Adams of Princeton, IL., Darren Vetter of Chillicothe, IL., and Alex Vetter of Granville, IL.; five children, Lori Bergeron of Southaven, MS., Jennifer Conwell of Princeton, IL., Elisha Barnett of Reading, PA., Brad Vetter of Princeton, IL., and Michael Toler of Maryland Heights, MO; nine grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by both parents, Merle and Maria Vetter, two sisters Brenda Poff and Deborah Jones, one brother, Bradley Jones. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the Second Story Teen Center or the American Cancer Society. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, June 17, 2024 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments. On line condolences may be directed to www.norbergfh.com Arrangements by Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments.

Larry Vetter

October 19, 1945 - June 12, 2024