Skeeter Van Atta
Skeeter Van Atta, 72 years old
Born Jan. 30, 1951
Passed Nov. 29, 2024 at home
Survived by his wife Mary Van Atta; children: Stacy Coin (Scott), Cad Van Atta (Ashley), Stevie Lyn Fordyce; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brothers: Mike, Harry, and Rick Van Atta.
Preceded in death by parents: Gene & Wanda Van Atta; sister: Kathy Greenhill; oldest son: Randy Van Atta.
A private service was held and there will be a celebration birthday bash on Jan. 30, 2025 at the Williamston Eagles #4091 from 5-9pm.
Skeeter Van Atta was quite the character and if you met him, you remembered him.
There are thousands of funny, daredevil, and adventurous stories that have been told about him. During his life there were a few constants which include his love of Harley Davidson motorcycles, total pride in whatever job he was doing, his friends, and beer.
He grew up farming and that love of running equipment took him into his lifetime career of 40 years as an Operating Engineer, running heavy equipment. He was very proud of all his work but in particular digging and creating all the ponds around Soaring Eagle Casino, and when Tiger Stadium came down, he was operating the last piece of equipment out when it was done, smoothing out the ground as he backed out. He was always first on any job site to ensure all was ready to go for his crew.
He spent many years officiating the Webberville Tractor Pulls. He was very passionate about it and was great at making something out of nothing as he did with a broken-down transfer sled, bringing it back to life for the club.
He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and took pride in serving in various roles at the Williamston club for several years.
He could be a hard man but always had time to help friends and family whenever he could. He cherished them and would often jump in the truck, grab some beers, and go visiting.
He has been a farmer, truck driver, heavy equipment operator, horse hauler, bartender, bouncer, boss, brother, father, husband, and friend. He will be missed by all. Ride on brother.
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