Kent F. Fetterman, age 77, of Sartell, died Aug. 12, 2024, at Edgewood Assisted Living in Sartell.
A memorial gathering celebrating Kent’s life was Aug. 22 at Benson Funeral Home in St. Cloud with a time of sharing. A burial with full military honors will be in the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.
Kent Frederick Fetterman was born Sept.12, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ronald and Dorothy (Botz) Fetterman. As a small child, Kent moved to Sauk Centre, where he was raised by Dorothy and Ferd Ahrens. He graduated from high school in 1964. After graduating high school, Kent enlisted in the United States Navy serving from 1967-1973 during the Vietnam War. He also served in the Navy Reserves. During his enlistment, Kent received refrigeration and air conditioning training. Kent owned his own refrigeration company, Kent’s Refrigeration, for several years before joining St. Cloud Refrigeration and later Cub Foods. He married Wendy Ahl Oct. 12, 1974; they were later divorced. He enjoyed woodcarving, camping, traveling, fishing, reading, the Minnesota Vikings and Twins, and watching movies. He also enjoyed his daily coffee and Diet Coke.
Kent is survived by his children, Becky (Chris) Nelson of Rice and Adam (Jennifer) Fetterman of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, April, Shelby and Colette Nelson, and Kayli Fetterman; siblings, Mary “Snookie,” Tim “Timmy,” Tony “Alfie” (Wanda), Don “Duck,” Joe “Babs,” Julie “Toots” (Brian), Mark (Angela), Jeff “Arby,” and Holly; and many nieces, nephews and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Tom “Gussy,” Perry, Danny, Murray and Sherry.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to the charity of the donor’s choice.
