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Erick Kettering Obituary

Kettering, Erick

Erick Matthew Kettering, 23, formerly of Sturgeon Bay, died on April 9, 2014, from injuries suffered in a car accident in Kentucky. He was born on June 7, 1990, in Green Bay to Jack and Janelle Kettering.

Erick graduated from Sturgeon Bay High School in 2009. He was involved with wrestling and football teams. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army, following his brother and sister into the Armed Services. Erick served from 2009-2013 and served a tour in Afghanistan. He was part of the U.S. Infantry- 1st Infantry Division - The Big Red One and he received several awards. After Afghanistan, he was stationed at Fort Know, KY and was discharged from there. He was in the process of continuing his education in Louisville at the time of the accident.

He is survived by his parents, Jack and Janelle, of Sturgeon Bay,WI; 3 brothers: SPC Joel Kettering (wife, Ashley and son, Caleb) of Ft. Carson, CO; Bjorn Kettering and Hans Kettering, both of Sturgeon Bay; his sister, Linnea Kettering, of Sturgeon Bay; maternal grandmother, Elia Sanger, of San Jose, CA; special grandmother, "Mormor" Doris Oberg, Moline, IL; aunts, uncles and cousins in Illinois and California; also his many friends in Louisville, KY and his special friend, Susan. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Jack and Virginia Kettering and maternal grandfather, Francis "Skip" Sanger, and an infant sister, Kirsten.

A funeral with military services will be conducted at 11:00 am Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at the Forbes Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay (www.forbesfuneralhome.com). Friends may call on Tuesday at the funeral home from 5-7:00 pm and on Wednesday from 10:00 am until the time of service. Erick's family extends a special thank you to the wonderful staff at University of Louisville Hospital on 8W for all the support and care of Erick and to all of those who offered support from our community of Sturgeon Bay.

Published by Door County Advocate on Apr. 12, 2014.
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Nothing is harder than saying good bye to someone you love...may you find comfort in your loving memories...my thoughts, prayers, and friendship are with you at this time of deep sorrow and recent loss of your son.

Linda Pitz

April 16, 2014

My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Marilyn Winnekens

April 14, 2014

My sincere sympathies are with you during this very difficult time.

Kristen Demarinis

April 14, 2014

My heart breaks for you. You are forever in my thoughts and prayers

Diane Hanson

April 14, 2014

Me heart breaks for you. My thoughts and prayers remain forever with you and your family.

Diane Hanson

April 14, 2014

Will keep you in our prayers. So very sorry for your loss.

Larry Roszell

April 14, 2014

My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family.

Kim Kramer

April 14, 2014

HE WAS A GREAT SOLDIER AN A GREAT MAN.. HE WILL BE NE MISSED. HOLD DOWN THE FORT FOR US LOST SOULS DOWN HERE BROTHER WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOMEDAY

SGT HOLLY HORTON

April 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you traverse this time of sorrow.

Terri McDonald

April 13, 2014

Words can not express it even come close to how sorry we are to hear of such tragedy we will all be thinking of you guys during this hard time!

The Marchants Crew

April 13, 2014

Words can hardly describe the sorrow of Ericks passing. My heart breaks for your family. I will keep you in my prayers. God bless. Cindy LaCrosse-Gerhart and family.

Cindy LaCrosse-Gerhart

April 13, 2014

no words but my heart felt sorrow for your loss...Erick will now look over you and patiently wait to greet you.

Barbara

April 13, 2014

Our prayers are with you..

Bill & Ruth Bender
Prescott Valley,AZ

Bill Bender

April 13, 2014

Thinking of the Kettering family in the loss of Erick. My sympathy goes out to all of you at this time.

Sally Frea

April 13, 2014

Janelle, My thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you and your family. Peg Mertz

April 13, 2014

My heartfelt sympathy and prayers for all of you. Remember him vividly from our picnics.

Kathy Castelaz

April 12, 2014

Erick.....I miss you. You are a special angel now and I have a hole in my heart where you will stay. The apartment is waiting for you to come back. Our weird friendship is hard to describe; but you kniw I love you.

Susan Huisman

April 12, 2014

Thinking of you and your family Jack,sending prayers.

Mary Hermans

April 12, 2014

Jack, you and your family have my deepest sympathy. Take care and be strong.

Marilyn Winnekens

April 12, 2014

Jack and Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Steve Meister

April 11, 2014

With deepest sympathy Jack. My heart goes out to you and your family. May God be with you all. Bonnie Campbell

April 11, 2014

Jack, I am very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Luis Vargas

April 11, 2014

Jack, Janelle, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of need. Erick will not be forgotten. Thank you for your son's service to our country.

Nancy Hutchinson

April 11, 2014

Jack and family, so so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!

Cory Anderson

April 11, 2014

Jack, I'm so sorry to hear about your son. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Ann Hanchek

April 11, 2014

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