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Fredrick “Wild Turkey” Harter

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Birth	:	7 Oct 1926
Death	:	16 Apr 2022
Burial	:	Winner City Cemetery, Winner, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.3850000, -99.8510000
Description	:	Fred "Wild Turkey'' Harter lived a long, full 95 years. He was born October 7, 1926, and peacefully passed away April 16, 2022, surrounded by his family at home. Due to family hardships, elementary level education was all he could receive before going to work on his grandfather's ranches where he rode the range before there were fences. In his teens, he and Casey Tibbs rode cattle for the governor of South Dakota before joining the rodeo circuit. Then, racing his cars and motorcycles, he rode through the 40's into the next chapter of his life, where his strong work... Read More	Fred "Wild Turkey'' Harter lived a long, full 95 years. He was born October 7, 1926, and peacefully passed away April 16, 2022, surrounded by his family at home. Due to family hardships, elementary level education was all he could receive before going to work on his grandfather's ranches where he rode the range before there were fences. In his teens, he and Casey Tibbs rode cattle for the governor of South Dakota before joining the rodeo circuit. Then, racing his cars and motorcycles, he rode through the 40's into the next chapter of his life, where his strong work abilities left pieces of his legacy in numerous places across the United States. He worked on the railroads in Montana before becoming an equipment operator and taking large part in various projects such as the construction of the road up to Mount Rushmore and several overpasses on I-5 that span across the San Joaquin Valley. He also was part of the crews that built the Trinity, Orville, and San Luis dams, to name a few. In 1964, he moved to Patterson, California with his family where he worked for John Azevedo and Walt Gnesa for decades. In his retirement, he worked for Athwal almonds driving heavy equipment and running the hauler. In his last days, he was surrounded by family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Harter, his son, Marvin Burnette, his grandson, Donny, his parents, Amos and Irene Harter, his brothers Joe and Stanely, his sisters, Iona and Iva Lee, and his son-in-law Chuck Testerman. He is survived by his daughter, Joanne Testerman, his grandchildren Jennifer Nelson (Greg), and Randy Testerman (Shannon), his great-grandchildren, Shelby (Cody), Cassey, Charles, Jayden, Tristian, and Jordan, as well as a great-great grandson, Connor James. He is also survived by his brother, Billy. Fred Harter lived a long 95 years that allowed him to see and take part in incredible things, meet 4 generations beneath himself, and leave behind countless legacies that will surely live on forever. He will be laid to rest in Winter, South Dakota beside his wife, Evelyn.

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Fredrick “Wild Turkey” Harter's memorial is located at: Winner City Cemetery, Winner, Tripp County, USA.
When did Fredrick “Wild Turkey” Harter death?
Fredrick “Wild Turkey” Harter death on 16 Apr 2022 in
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Latitude: 43.3850000
Longitude: -99.8510000

Family Members:

Parent

Amos Lee Harter

(1899 - 1980)

Irene Catherine Burtz Harter

(1904 - 1965)

Spouse

Evelyn Rose Harter

(1918 - 2001)

Siblings

Iva Lee Katherine Harter Meister

(1926 - 2020)

Stanley Burtz Harter

(1933 - 2019)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Winner City South Catholic Cemetery
Winner, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3850000, -99.8520000

2. Old Lamro Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3574900, -99.8896700

3. ZCBJ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3245300, -99.8700800

4. Colome Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2638245, -99.7223816

5. Saint Isidore Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2638200, -99.7223800

6. Ideal Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.5435982, -99.8711014

7. Holy Spirit Cemetery
Ideal, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5418200, -99.9219300

8. Saint John the Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4706001, -100.0832977

9. Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2130000, -100.0450000

10. Mniska Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4593800, -99.5531500

11. Our Savior Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4756012, -99.5500031

12. Roseland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.6010000, -99.6830000

13. Koenig Cemetery
Ideal, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6367000, -99.7786200

14. ZR Ranch Memorial Cemeter
Hamill, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6265605, -99.6955262

15. Dixon Cemetery
Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.3932991, -99.4738998

16. Congregational Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1116982, -99.8199997

17. Saint Augustine Catholic Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2263940, -99.5334467

18. Dallas Hillview Cemetery
Dallas, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2271996, -99.5310974

19. Jerusalem Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2341995, -100.1856003

20. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Wewela, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0895700, -99.7700300

21. Advent Cemetery
Mellette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.4570400, -100.2820100

22. Ascension Chapel Cemetery
Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0656400, -99.9211800

23. Red Hill Cemetery
Hamill, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7066994, -99.7830963

24. IOOF Cemetery
Gregory, Gregory County, USA
Coordinate: 43.2380000, -99.4480000