The Nugget Newspaper - News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon

We lost Dan.

Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania, Dan and his family moved from Pottstown, Pensylvania, in 1983.

Dan attended Sisters Elementary School and then Redmond High School, Class of 1988.

He met his future wife, Heather, at school in 1990 and they were married in 2000.

Dan started his career in the heating and cooling industry in 1993. He spent many years in night school to become a sheet metal journeyman and then earning his solar, LEB, and class three boiler licenses. Dan specialized in radiant floor heating, including, wood fired and geothermal systems. Many of his clients would not let anyone but Dan service, repair, or rebuild their systems, no matter how long ago he had installed it or what company he worked for.

Dan loved the outdoors. Winter camping, fishing, kayaking, boating, and riding snowmobiles and motorcycles.

He was also very passionate about Oregon and national politics.

Dan is survived by his wife, Heather (Iverson) Vetter; mother Mary Garber, sister Michelle Vetter, niece Ashley Kordish, nephew Liam Hughes, and many, many friends.

Most of all, Dan loved his dogs! In his memory, please consider adoption over shoppin' when choosing your next furry friend. All homes need a pet and all pets need a safe, warm, and loving home.

Dan, we all love and miss you so much and always will!