Birth date: Mar 16, 1920 Death date: Jan 8, 2009
Vernon H. (Joe) Wetherbee, age 88, of Waupaca, WI, formerly of Arvada, Colorado, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2009. Joe graduated from Waupaca High School in 1939. He served in WW II as a top turret gunner on a B25. On dischar Read Obituary
Best teacher, best person. He inspired me in my art and gave me confidence I greatly lacked in high school. I just read that he retired the year I graduated... how lucky I was to have the Wetherbee experience. What an amazing teacher and wonderful person.
Dear Betty, I graduated from WRHS in 1955/ I never took a class with Mr. Wetherbee, but I ran around with a bunch of guys who alwqays ate our sack lunches in his classroom. Behind his gruff and sometimes intimidating exterior, we discovered the twinkle in his eyes and a snese of humor that often would transform our days. Talking this morning ewith a classmate, we both agreed that Wheat Ridge had 6-8 faculty that were truly outstanding educators and wonderful human beings. Joe Wetherbee is numbered among them. We are grateful for all the gifts he shared with us and with so many, and we join with you in mourning his passing.
