William (Bill) Veit, 98, long time resident of Tracy, Minnesota, passed away on June 6, 2026, at the VA Hospice Cottage in Sioux Falls, SD after a short battle with cancer.
Bill was born on June 5, 1928 in Chelsea, IA to parents Cloyd and Ruth (Klenk) Veit. He graduated high school from Hartwick, IA. He farmed locally until drafted in the Army during the Korea conflict. After an honorable discharge from the Army he was hired by Chicago and Northwestern Railroad (CNW) as a lineman electrician. Bill continued to work for CNW railroad until retirement in 1988.
Bill’s hobbies included playing music, especially bluegrass, and he enjoyed playing guitar and was an avid fisherman. Bill and Clayton Campbell performed musical compositions for various nursing homes and hospitals, providing entertainment for the residents.
He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Lucy (Tate) of Tracy, Mn; sons, Robert (Lou Ann) of Pensacola, FL; John (Juanita) of Alexandria, MN; Gary (Lynette) of Monticello, FL; Sister in law Sharon Veit of North Liberty, IA; Phyllis Ohlman of Valentine, NE; Uncle Harold Jack of Chelsea, IA and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces. Grand children Georgia, Jacob and Laura. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Edmond and Richard.
A memorial service TBD at Hrabak-Neuhaus Funeral Service, Belle Plaine, IA. Burial will be at Rector Cemetery, Chelsea, IA Visitation TBD. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude’s hospital. Online condolences can be given to the family at www. neuhausfuneralservice.com.
