[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 167 (Thursday, October 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E961]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING LEANDER WETTER

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                             HON. TOM EMMER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 12, 2023

  Mr. EMMER. Mr. Speaker Pro Tempore, I rise today to honor the life 
and memory of Leander Wetter who passed away earlier this month.
  Leander was born in the summer of 1940 and quickly fell in love with 
life on the farm. He was a leader in the agriculture community and was 
often the first in the area to try a new farming technique. All farmers 
are dedicated to their farms and animals, but Leander was special. 
Through decades of hard work, he grew his farm to one of the largest in 
the area.
  Leander was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was married 
to his beloved wife, Mary, for 48 years and the pair were blessed with 
three children and three grandchildren.
  Leander was also an avid lover of history. He was a longstanding 
member of the Wright County Historical Society where he spent countless 
hours telling stories and educating the community about our local 
history.
  His love of history was melded with his love of agriculture in his 
antique tractors and steam engines collection. Leander was a proud 
founding member of the Rogers Threshing Show and often would show his 
collection at these events. I had the pleasure of attending a threshing 
show with the Wetters and was impressed by Leander's collection and 
encyclopedia-like knowledge of these machines. As events grew, so did 
his involvement in the group, at one point Mary and Leander even 
donated a large shed to the show to ensure its future success.
  Leander and his wife Mary were heavily involved in local politics as 
well. I have many fond memories of bumping into them while attending 
events in Wright County and throughout the Sixth District. Our team 
will miss seeing Leander by Mary's side at these events.
  From his work on the family farm to his involvement in Wright County, 
Leander was a leader in his community. To his wife Mary and the rest of 
the Wetter family, we offer our sincerest condolences and pray that 
Leander's memory will comfort them all during this difficult time.

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