Lawrence “Larry” Vetter, 83, Mitchell

By Mitchell Now July 10, 2023 7:17 am

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Lawrence “Larry” Vetter, 83, of Mitchell, died Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Firesteel Health Care Center in Mitchell. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Thursday, July 13, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Mitchell. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Mitchell. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

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