Solomon Tschetter, age 90, of Huron, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at his home.

His funeral service was held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 25th at Mount Olivet Church. Burial followed in the Ideal Cemetery. His service was live-streamed through the church's website.

Memorials may be directed to Child Evangelism Fellowship of South Dakota or Byron Bible Camp .

Solomon Tschetter was born to Paul P. and Barbara (Gross) Tschetter on January 26, 1932, in Bridgewater, South Dakota.

Solomon finished 8th grade in 1945, and then went to work on farms in the Bridgewater and Freeman area.

Upon his confession of faith, Solomon was baptized August 28, 1949, by Rev. Albert Ewert, becoming a member of the Neu Hutterthaler Mennonite Church of rural Bridgewater.

In 1950, he moved to Beadle County where he enjoyed working for Ike and Ann Tschetter. It was during this time that he met the love of his life, Edna Hofer. They were married on June 10,1952. He then attended Grace Bible Institute in Omaha, Nebraska for 2 years. After moving back to South Dakota, Solomon farmed for 5 years, worked for Lake Preston Creamery for 2 years, and for Ed & Eb's Grocery and Meat Market for 2 years. In 1961, Solomon ventured out to buy a grocery store and locker plant in Bridgewate. Solomon, Edna, Cheryl (2nd grade), Myron (1st grade), Solomon's sister, Diane and his dad were the full crew for a short time.  As the plant grew, so did the number of employees. A new plant was built in 1971 and opened in 1972. This new plant was known as "Sol's Packing Plant". Solomon was known for his country pork sausage that he prepared for the St. Stephen's Catholic Church's bazaar for 33 years. This grew from making sausage from 6 hogs in 1961 to 22 hogs in 1994.

He was an active member of Neu Hutterthaler Church as an adult, teaching Sunday School for over 30 years and serving on the church board. Later he became a member of Zion Mennonite Church, Bridgewater and most recently a member of the Mt. Olivet Church of Huron. He was deeply involved in the community by serving on the Bridgewater City Council and Better Bridgewater Club. He was very instrumental in getting the Diamond Care Center started in Bridgewater, serving on this board for 18 years, 10 years as chairman.

Solomon retired from the meat plant in 1994 and moved to Huron where he continued being busy driving combines and semi-trucks for farmers. The ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship was very important to him. He and Edna spent several months volunteering in Warrenton, Missouri for CEF. Solomon enjoyed traveling, especially with family. He was always ready to gather family for birthday parties or game nights. He was proud of his children and their families and always appreciated their visits and time together.

He is survived by his wife, Edna of Huron; daughter, Cheryl and Kendall Carlson of Barnum, MN; son, Myron and Nita Tschetter of Wentzville, MO; grandson, Kristopher and McKenzie Carlson and great-granddaughter, Molly Carlson of Forest Lake, MN; granddaughter, Joelle and Jordan St. Clair and great-grandson, Joah of St. Peters, MO; four sisters, Darlene and Victor Schaffer of Yankton, Evelyn Wallmann of Huron, Diane Graber of Winner and Judy and Allen Schofield of Chamberlain; one brother-in-law, Wilmer Bunger of Emery; one sister-in-law, LaVonne Tschetter of Freeman; and many nieces and nephews.

Solomon was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Paul S, David, Melvin and Edwin; four sisters, Marie Hayes, Susie Edna Bunger, Elizabeth (Betty) Gross and Elsie Wipf; four brothers-in-law; Eli Wipf, Erwin Gross, Kenneth Wallmann and Orval Graber; many nieces and nephews.

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