Rodman F. Vetter ’51

Rodman F. Vetter ’51 died at his home in Sarasota, Florida, on August 4, 2011. He is survived by a son, a daughter and four grandchildren. His wife, Jane, predeceased him in 2010 after 58 years of marriage. Rod’s life was a rare example of intentional living. After 24 years in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as treasurer of steel company L.B. Foster Co., he moved to Sarasota, where for 30 years he devoted himself to strong interests in the arts, tennis and computers. He also worked in banking and as a financial/tax consultant. The Sarasota Music Festival was a special love of Rod and Jane’s. He served on the board and executive committee of the Florida West Coast Symphony. He enjoyed art and drawing, taking up watercolor painting in recent years. The Vetters were active members of the Lake House retirement community. Rod grew up in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. In addition to his Dartmouth degree (history) he earned an M.B.A. in finance at Columbia University. He served as a captain in the U.S. Air Force reserves from 1951 to 1953.