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John Kettenring Obituary
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Memories and Condolences
for John Kettenring
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Carl Klein
September 10, 2009
Deepest sympathies from the USS Charr Alumni Associate and myself.
Carl W. Klein, Sr., Secretary/Treasuruer
Ray Samson
September 8, 2009
Thank you Jake for your service to our country. I know you are in a far better place this day, with our Lord and God.
I also want to thank you for being a good shipmate. You were always there to answer all my questions. You said there was never a dumb question just a dumb answer ..........
Sailor ... Rest Your Oar!
Ray Samson EN3(SS)
USS Charr SS-328 55-58
September 6, 2009
I was a quartemaster striker on Charr in 1957 & Jake helped me along the way.
RIP,
Randy Lemster
LES GUILLE
September 6, 2009
I first met John in 1957 when I reported to USS Charr as a JG fresh out of submarineschool. John kindly took me in tow and showed me the ropesof conning Charr.
Les Guille
CAPT, USN (RET)
September 6, 2009
Dear Lord, please take "Jake" unto your side, love him, warm him and comfort him as well as his family,friends & loved ones.
Jake, thank you for your years to your country and a distinguished career in the Submarine Service. We know you are "shooting stars" with the Lord.
Marty Rice
QMC(SS) Ret
La Mesa, CA
Dale Barkley
September 6, 2009
I knew John for 63 years and only heard words of praise for him.He was a good shipmate,fine sailor and friend.My condolences to Nickie.
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