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Frank Kecham Obituary
Aug. 10, 1950 - Dec. 30, 2010
Frank Robert Ketcham, age 60, of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2010 at his home. Frank was born on August 10, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Robert F. and Beverly E. (Marzolf) Ketcham.
Frank was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, Class of 1968 where he was a championship wrestler and a member of the marching band. He attended Central Michigan University. He enlisted in the US Navy and served aboard the USS Swordfish Nuclear Submarine during the Viet Nam era. He moved to Tyler, Texas and lived there for many years, while there he was certified as a Heating and Cooling Technician prior to returning to Mt. Pleasant. Frank was a talented mechanic with a love of antique cars and motorcycles.
Memorial services celebrating Frank's life will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at 11:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Sandra Hanna officiating. Interment of the cremated remains will take place in Riverside Cemetery in the spring. Friends may gather with the family on Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Envelopes are available at the First Presbyterian Church on Saturday or at the Rowley Funeral Home.
Survived by, Beverly Ketcham, mother, and sisters Kristine (Rob) Mateus of Salt Lake City, Utah, Nancy (Karl) Burdick of Saginaw, and Mary (Mike) Blubaugh of Seattle, Washington and nine loving nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and longtime friends Gary Dick of Texas and Greg Gerber of Idaho. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Ketcham.
Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, the church or through www.rowleyfuneralhome.com. 'Honoring Traditions, Respecting Change'
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Kecham
January 15, 2011
Susan (Minton) Qualls and husband, Dwyane sadly had to miss memorial due to work and finances. We, along with mom are sad and will miss him. We would like to come in spring to share in spreading or burrying his ashes. please keep us posted on date and time. would love to c all. Your cousin Suzy-q
Doug (Jerry) Telfer
January 10, 2011
Sympathy and condolences to Frank's family. I don't remember Frank, but he was in my sister Dorothy's class. Bev helped me with speech therapy in early elementary school. Will be thinking of you during this difficult time.
Trudy and Rick Fox
January 8, 2011
Dear Kris,
So sorry to hear about Frank. May God be with you and your family. You are all in our prayers.
Jim Minton
January 7, 2011
Aunt Bev, Kris, Nancy, Mary & family: Cousin Frank inspired me as I was growing up (I wrestled in High School, because of him) 5 years younger, he never made me feel like a kid. He was special to us all and will be remembered with love. Good, kind and there for the family. A good son and a good brother you shall always have in your memories. My heartfelt thoughts shall be with you as you bid him farewell. God keep him and bless him.
Jim (and Meg) Minton in Houston
January 6, 2011
Dear Bev and family,
I didn't know Frank but growing up with you as a Mother he had to have been very special. We are thinking of you and holding you in our prayers at this very difficult time. We miss Mt. Pleasant friends.
With love and sympathy,
Garry and Jean Mesler
Nels Larsen
January 5, 2011
I was also a classmate of Franks as well as Kris's. Haven't seen either in years. I remember Frank as a very nice person. Hi to Kris. Prayers for the family in this time of sorrow. God bless each of them and safe travel for each as they travel to Mi from their homes. Nels
Cheryl Coon
January 5, 2011
My condolenses to the Ketchum family - Frank and I were classmates and we were the shortest boy and girl in our class. He was such a nice guy. God Bless the family in this very difficult time. Cheryl Coon
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