TURON — Rolla LeRoy Fetterman, 76, passed away Friday, Jan. 26, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 4, 1947 in Pratt to Vernon D., Sr. and Alicemay Nadine (Sims) Fetterman. Rolla married Suzette “Suzie” (Welch) Fetterman on March 26, 1971, she preceded him in death on May 22, 2008. Rolla then married Marcia (Drake) Fetterman on May 26, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nev.
Rolla graduated from Pratt High School in 1965. In 1966, he enlisted with the United States Army. He retired in 1989. He was a member of V.F.W., NCOA and Fraternal Order of the Eagles. He was the Sexton of Turon Cemetery for many years and Trustee, Former Correctional Officer at the Hutchinson Prison for many years, and Special Ed bus driver in Reno County and bus driver for 25 years at Fairfield. He enjoyed reading, was an avid bowler and serving the Turon Community.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia; sons, Robin Fetterman of Junction City, Marty (Bridget) Fetterman of Sedalia, Mo. and Andy Lee Fetterman of Kansas City; daughter, Misha Middleton of St. Joseph, Mich.; step-daughters, Alicia (Bryan) Mong of Sand Springs, Okla. and Melissa (Jesse) Edmonson of South Hutchinson; grandchildren, Courtney Middleton of Stevensville, Michigan and Jake and Emily Fetterman of Sedelia, Mo.; step-grandchildren, Madison (Jerry) Galemore, Alexis (Jacob) Stanley, Raylynn (Hunter) Hilger, Aaron Edmonson and Austin Edmonson; a step-great granddaughter, Brylee Galemore. Rolla is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Suzie; a brother, Vernon D. Fetterman, Jr.
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. with family receiving friends from 6-7 at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 at Turon Community Church, Turon with Pastor Steve Gill presiding. Burial will follow at Turon Cemetery, Turon. Memorials may be made to Turon Cemetery in care of Larrison Mortuary. Online condolences may be made at www.larrisonmortuary.com.
Funeral arrangements provided by
Larrison Mortuary
300 Country Club Road
Pratt, KS 67124
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Feb. 1, 2024
