William R. Vetter

"Bill", "Rick"

Age 79, of Lockport passed away peacefully on Monday, December 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born and raised in Chicago, lived in Oak Lawn, and a resident of Lockport since 2019. Retired from the Operating Engineers Union Local #150 in 2005 after 40 years of dedicated service. Past President of Local 150 Emerald Club. Member of the Oak Lawn Masonic Lodge 1166 where he was a Past Master. Bill loved to hunt, play golf, but above all else he cherished spending time with his family.

Preceded in death by his beloved son, Todd Michael Vetter (1978); his parents Jack and Juanita (nee Buckels) McCaw; and his mother-in-law, June Koch.

Survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Delia (nee Koch) Vetter; three devoted children, Tom (Lynn) Vetter of Homer Glen, Jennifer (Rob) Cote of Union, KY, Jamie (Jim) Palubin of Orland Park; six adored grandchildren, Rachel, Bradley, and Heather Vetter, Brittney (George) Hogen, John Cote, and Matthew Palubin; four great grandchildren, Nora, Adrienne, Erin, and Delaney Hogen; five dear siblings, Gerry (Pam) Vetter, Catherine (Bo) Drapinski, Marty (Judy) McCaw, Brendan (Leslie) McCaw and Michael (Amie) McCaw; numerous nephews, nieces, many loving brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and dear friends also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Lewy Body Dementia Society of America in Bill's name would be greatly appreciated.

Prayers will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the O'Neil Funeral Home Chapel 1105 E. 9th St. Lockport, IL 60441 at 9:15am proceeding the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am. Interment following Mass at Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Alsip. Visitation Friday, December 19, 2025, at the funeral from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.