Elmer "Newt" Ketchum Jr.

Elmer Jr. "Newt" Ketchum Homer Passed away at Allegiance Hospice Home January 4, 2011 age 87 years. He was born to Elmer Sr. and Beulah Ketchum who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Rosalie and his second wife Audrey. Surviving are one daughter Susan (Richard) Ludwig of Jackson, one son John Ketchum of Arizona, three step-sons; Bob (Diane) Pritchard, David Pritchard and Carl (Serena) Pritchard, one step-daughter Brenda ( Paul) Hall, Three grandchildren; Troy and Kaitlyn Ludwig and Taylor Ketchum and his mother Patty, eleven step-grandchildren and nineteen step-great-grandchildren. He was a Navy pilot during WWII, graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, was a longtime employee for Combustion Engineering in Detroit, Mi. and retired from Consumers Power Co., was a member of the 1064 Flying Club, owning two aircrafts, a Cessna 150 and a Cessna 170. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and skiing. Mr. Ketchum is at the Watson Funeral Chapel where services will be held Friday 10:30 a.m. the Reverend Andrew J. Dunne O.S.F.S. officiating, entombment Hillcrest Memorial Park. Contributions may be made the Jackson County Medical Care Facility 524 Lansing Ave Jackson, Mi 49201 or Allegiance Hospice Home 2150 Kingsbrooke Dr. Jackson, Mi 49202. The family would like to give their heartfelt thank you to the staff at Jackson County Medical Care Facility and Allegiance Hospice Home. Visitation Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 pm. J. L. WATSON FUNERAL CHAPEL 2590 SPRING ARBOR ROAD LOCALLY OWNED SINCE 1930