In Memory
Arthur E. “Art” Koetter Jr. Veteran
- Birth
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McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA
- Death
- 20 May 2022 (aged 95)
McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA
- Burial
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Saint Patrick Calvary Cemetery
McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, USA
Arthur "Art" Koetter, age 95, of McCook, NE passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at Highland Park in McCook, NE.
Art was born on March 5, 1927 in McCook to parents Arthur and Mary (Lepper) Koetter, Sr. He attended and graduated from McCook High School.
Following high school, in April of 1945, Art joined the United States Navy proudly serving his country until his honorable discharge in July of 1946. Returning home, he began to farm and ranch north of McCook. On February 14, 1952, he married Patricia M. Reiners. To this union four daughters were born: Pam, Barb, Gloria and Carri.
Art was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, supporter of FFA and the American Legion. Farming and ranching were his passions, especially raising cattle. Watching sports was one of his favorite pastimes and he enjoyed following his brother Jim's football coaching career. His nephews, Dirk and Brent, followed in their father's footsteps and Art enjoyed following their coaching careers as well.
Art was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia Koetter in 2006; brothers, Bernard Koetter and Dick (Marilyn) Koetter; sister, Rose (Gene) Doyle; brother in law, Clayton "Beanie" Harmon; brother in law, Bill Mackey.
Burial with military honors will follow in Calvary Catholic Cemetery, McCook, NE.
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