Obituary of Cletus John Huerter

Cletus (Clete) John Huerter, 92, of Greeley, passed away on January 10th, 2023. 

Clete was born on March 24th, 1930 in Kelly Kansas to Joseph M. and Isabel C. (Endres) Huerter. 

He grew up on farms in Kansas and Iowa and attended school in Rosemont Iowa. He was a veteran of the Korean War and proudly served in the Navy from 1951 – 1954. 

On June 21st, 1956 he married Alice M. Sullivan in Platteville Colorado.  They were married for 54 years until her passing in 2010.  He worked in maintenance for Meadow Gold Dairy for 36 years.  He enjoyed travel, golf, wood turning, and puzzles.  He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. 

Clete was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Isabel, his beloved wife Alice, and his brother Ernie. 

Clete is survived by his sons Dan (Cathy) Huerter, Tom (Dawn) Huerter, daughters Regina Huerter, Anne Huerter and Jeanette (Mike) Richards, brother Jerry Huerter, and sisters Geraldine Slemons, Lois McGinn and Anita Johnson. 

Grandchildren Devin Huerter, Megan (Ryan) Vogt, Amanda (Kurt) Olgren, Aidan Richards and great-Grandchildren Madison, Dash and Ry Olgren.  Clete is also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Visitation will be held January 19th, 2023 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a rosary at Adamson Life Celebration Home – 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley. 

Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Friday January 20th, 2023 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 2222 23rd Avenue, Greeley.  A reception will follow at Adamson Life Celebration Home.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choosing.