Harvey Fettig

Harvey Anthony Fettig, born October 12, 1938 was called home to his Lord on Monday, November 21, 2005. Services will be held at 10:30 AM Saturday at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Steele, with the Rev. Jerome Hunkler officiating. Burial will be in the Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM Friday, at Eastgate Steele Memorial Chapel, Steele. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday evening at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church. Harvey was born in Stevensville, Montana, to Katie Geiger and Frank Fettig. One of five children, Harvey spent his childhood in Montana until the family moved to Steele in 1952. Harvey, a graduate of Wahpeton School of Science, married Carole Bollinger on May 11, 1962 and they made their first home in Steele. While farming in nearby Tuttle, Harvey and Carole raised three children and Harvey began his public service life by serving on the Tuttle School Board. In 1986, Harvey took his passion to serve others and became a city police officer for the town of Steele, where he served until being elected Sheriff for Kidder County in the fall of 1990. He was proud to serve the county, and continued to be re-elected until his failing health forced him to retire in 2005. He was a member of the Lions Club, North Dakota Sheriff's and Deputy Association, and the South Central Crime Conference. In his time away from work, Harvey enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards with his friends and family, enjoying a good cup of coffee and a few tall tales with his friends. Along with his own children, Harvey was especially proud of his nine grandchildren and enjoyed a good bit of horseplay with them, followed by a few cookies and milk. Harvey will be remembered as a compassionate and caring member of the law enforcement community and felt best when he was able to help turn a troubled individual onto the right path in life. Harvey is survived by his wife Carole; his mother, Katie of Steele; his son David Tammy of Bismarck; his daughter, Valerie Tom of Minneapolis, MN; his son, Kevin Diane of Bismarck; eight grandchildren; his sister, Barb George Clark; his brothers, Les Judy Fettig and Gene LaVerne Fettig; and his mother-in-law, Ruth Bollinger of Zeeland, ND. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank; his beloved grandson, Brandon; his older brother, Sebastian; his father-in-law, Albert; his sister-in-law, Mary; and his brother-in-law, Dale.

Harvey Fettig

October 12, 1938 - November 21, 2005