Edmin L. VanMeter, age 94, of Friendship, Wisconsin formerly of St. Paul, Minnesota, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at his home.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Edmin was born August 7, 1920 in Pontiac, Illinois to Clyde & Myrtle (Harmon) VanMeter.
He was drafted into the United States Army serving as a Staff Sgt. during WWII.
Edmin married Mary Lou Calvert on April 2, 1943 in Streator, Illinois.
He retired from Gross Given and Automatic Products in Minnesota.
Edmin was a member of the Adams Trinity Congregational Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde & Myrtle VanMeter; wife, Mary Lou VanMeter; brother, Carl VanMeter; sister, Wilma Jaronski.
Survivors:
Son: Paul VanMeter of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Carol Kohl of Hudson, Wisconsin
4 Grandchildren: Jennifer, Corey, Christopher, and Dennis
Sister: Corine Westphal of Yorkville, Illinois
Many nieces, nephews, friends and his loving Companion (dog), Happy
Memorials may be directed to American Heart Association or the Adams Trinity Congregational Church.
Hi, Your dad and my husband Rod Oncken really enjoyed their conversations at church about war experiences and their lives. I lost Rod on April 1st 2013 after just about 71 years of marriage. I remember you and your Dad very well and am very sorry about his passing. I also remember your Mother very well – such a lovely person. My deepest sympathy , Doris Oncken
Paul, Our prayers and thoughts go out to you at this time.Edmund was a very sharp card player even to the later days. How we enjoyed our get togethers. Our best wishes to you.