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Jerome Kettelson Obituary
Simpsonville
Jerome Keith "Jerry" Kettelson, Ph.D., 85, of Simpsonville, husband of Mary Conner Kettelson, died Friday, February 1, 2013, at Cascades Verdae, Greenville.
Born in Chicago, IL, he was a son of the late Carl O. and Elsie Hohman Kettelson.
Dr. Kettelson earned his Bachelor's Degree at Taylor University, Master's Degree from the University of Louisville, and Ph.D. from Purdue University.
Dr. Kettelson retired as a Quality Control Engineer at Danfoss.
He served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict.
Dr. Kettelson was a member of First Baptist Church of Simpsonville.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of 62 years, are three daughters, Susan Woods and husband Bob, of Michigantown, IN; Cindy Sidell and husband Jerry, and Pam Wall and husband Buck, all of Simpsonville; six grandchildren, Karen Alonso, Mike Woods, Sarah Goodnough, Matt Sidell, Conner and Adam Wall; two great-grandchildren, Leah Goodnough and Brady Alonso; a brother, and four sisters.
Visitation will be held Monday, February 4, 2013, from 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Southeast, 1604 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, where the Funeral Service will follow at 5:00 p.m.
Burial will be private.
Memorials may be made to Milligan College, PO Box 500, Milligan College, TN 37682.
The family will be at the home.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.thomasmcafee.com.
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Sandy Lorick
February 4, 2013
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Melissa (Stark) Bowman
February 4, 2013
So sorry to hear of Mr. Kettleson's passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura Boineau
February 4, 2013
To the Kettelson Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers.
Wayne & Rachel Orr 13401 Rancho Vistoso #123
February 3, 2013
Hello Sue & Family,
Our sympathy & prayers to all of you from Wayne & myself. We were sorry to hear of Jerry's death from my brother Carl who lives there in Greenville. We still remember the many good times we had together. Rachel & Wayne Orr
Jane Guthrie
February 3, 2013
Dear Kettelson family,
Our prayers are with you all! Rejoice in the Lord knowing that you will see Mr. Kettelson again.
John 14:27, II Thessalonians 3:16
Love,
The Guthrie Family
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