Vernon H. (Joe) Wetherbee's Obituary
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 discharge from the service he entered the School of the Art Institute of Chicago graduating with a Bachelor of Art Education Degree. Joe continued his studies at the University of Denver obtaining a Master of Arts Degree. He established the first Art Department at Wheat Ridge High School in Jefferson County, Colorado in 1950. Joe taught there for 33 years retiring in 1983. Joe is survived by his wife of 65 years, Betty, other family members and friends. Those wishing to contribute to a memorial in Joe's name, may do so by sending a donation to the Jefferson Foundation, 809 Quail Street, Lakewood, CO 80215. Your donation should specify that it be applied to either the Arts/Music Supply Fund or the CRSEA Scholarship Fund.
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