Herbert Clinton Netter

Herbert C. Netter, 89, passed away on June 13, 2012 in Lehigh Acres, FL. The son of Herbert & Margaret Rose (Thelen) Netter, he was born Sept. 20, 1922 in Indianapolis, IN; graduated from Arsenal Technical High School & attended the University of Arkansas. He is survived by and was the loving father of 4 children: Michael (Nancy), Steven (Peggy) and Mark (Leslie) and Laura Elden (Steven), 9 grandchildren & 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Alverna Netter. Decorated for his service in the U.S. Army in the 99th Infantry Division, Company C - 393rd Regiment, Herbert fought during the Battle of the Bulge, was captured by the German Army; served approximately 6 months as a POW; was wounded during combat; and was decorated with the Bronze Star & Purple Heart before his Honorable Discharge. He was a successful businessman who owned and operated retail grocery stores; served as a Member of the Board of the Allied Grocers of IN; was a manufacturer’s representative for several food equipment lines; & earned numerous Awards and Certificates for his Outstanding Performance and Achievements. He served as Past Commander of the 11th District of the American Legion in IN, and was a continuous member for over 50 years. He received the National Achievement Award for 1960 Membership Enrollment and was honored in 1976 as the 11th District Legionnaire of the Year. Although Herbert moved to Lehigh Acres in 1986, he was not the retiring type. He continued to remain active both personally and throughout the community. In 1992-93, he served as Commander of DAV Chapter 94. He was active in numerous school, civic and social organizations both in Indianapolis, IN and Lehigh Acres, FL. In addition to his service on behalf of veterans, Mr. Netter was also concerned with his community and especially the issue of education. He served as Member of the Pike Township School Board in IN. He was Baptized at and became a member of Christ United Methodist Church; delivered Meals on Wheels; volunteered and served as President of Friends in Service Here (FISH); served as President and Past President of the Lehigh Acres Lions Club; earned the highest honor available to a Lions Club Member - the Melvin Jones Fellow Award; joined the Board of Directors of the Lehigh Acres Senior Center and served as President, Past President , President Emeritus and Honorary Chaplin - he was always a “fixture” at their Tuesday night Bingo games. Visitation will be held on Mon., June 18, 2012 from 6-8pm at Anderson-Patterson Cremation and Funeral Services chapel, 2701 Lee Boulevard, Lehigh Acres, FL (239) 368-7080. Funeral services will be held the following morning at 11:00 AM also in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Lee Memorial Park Cemetery, Ft. Myers, FL.

Herbert Clinton Netter

September 20, 1922 - June 13, 2012