George I. Yetter

Preceded in death by wife, Grace. Survived by sister Sarah J Gittins (Robert); sons, Phillip (Teresa) and Matthew; granddaughter, Marissa and grandson, Kevin. George served as a Methodist Minister throughout his career, serving eight different parishes in Iowa. He was certified as a minister of Christian Education and wrote youth curriculum for the United Methodist Publishing House. George was active in the local communities as a member of Lions Club, Kiwanis Club, and local non-profit agencies serving others. In retirement he volunteered as a weekly visitor to shut-ins and as a Big Brother at a youth shelter. Later in his retirement, he and his wife Grace moved to St. Paul to be close to their children and grandchildren. George was a man of strong faith in God and in people. He had a warm smile, a friendly comment, and often a joke, for everyone he encountered. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Tuesday, December 22 at Willwerscheid Funeral Home, 1167 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Memorial Service 12:00 Noon Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Minnehaha United Methodist Church, 3701 E 50th St., Minneapolis. Memorials preferred to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), Self-Help International, Habitat for Humanity.