Thomas "Tom" A. Fettig, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He was born on July 27, 1945, in Rugby, North Dakota, and was 80 years old.

Tom is survived by his daughter, Jenna Kemp of Olympia, Washington; his loving partner, Kathy Hoglund of Elgin, Oklahoma; and Kathy's children, Jen (Brandon) of Elgin, Oklahoma, and Dennis (Gwen) of Bothell, Washington. He is also survived by six granddaughters-Taylor (Caleb), Charlotte, Addysen, Zoe, Meyah, and Kinzley-and one great‑granddaughter, Emery.

He is further survived by his brothers Alfred Fettig of Kent, Washington; Richard Fettig of Bismarck, North Dakota; Duane Fettig of Alexandria, Minnesota; and Roman Fettig of Crosby, North Dakota; as well as his sisters Carla Fettig of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Loretta Mashak of La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Fred A. Fettig and Margaret (Lacher) Fettig, and by his sister, Lavon (Fettig) Muzzy.

Tom graduated from Crosby High School in Crosby, North Dakota in 1966 and later attended the University of North Dakota and Dickinson State University.

He served honorably in the United States Navy from 1966 to 1968. In 1967-68, he was deployed to Vietnam, where he served as a Special Investigator of Intelligence and Security for I‑Corps, based out of Da Nang. He spent 20 days in combat during the Tet Offensive in the former Imperial Capital of Vietnam. Tom was discharged in July 1968 with the rank of Yeoman Third Class.

Following his military service, Tom settled in Seattle, Washington. He worked for J.C. Penney before beginning a career with Chicago Title Company. After retirement, he and Kathy shared a love of fishing, spending countless hours together on lakes throughout Washington State. When not on the water, they enjoyed outings and spending time with their granddaughters, creating cherished memories.

A military committal service will be held at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery in Mandan, North Dakota, on June 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

We honor his life, his service, and the legacy he leaves behind.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com