James Roe Ketchum

Dear Ketchums, Jim was an over the top character full of fun and joy. He will live on in the great stories full of mischief and laughter in tales that will be told about him for years to come. We will miss him so. Ann Womeldorf

Jim was a wonderful man who brought joy to so many. We will miss him, and we send our love to his family.

He was a remarkable and kind man. Love and prayers to his family.

We send our deepest sympathy to John, Sarah, and Tim on the death of their amazing father, Jim. We were fortunate to participate in many activities together and share many happy moments on Capitol Hill. We were always cheered by his wicked sense of humor and inspired by his dedication to his family and community. Fondly, Alice and Harvey Galper

What a wonderful person,! He had a tremendous ability to remember so much information and a willingness to share that vast fund of knowledge. Even when I was having concerns about dealing with retail folks about trying to buy some oriental rugs and was willing to pay the going rate, and still I was frustrated in those interactions in Washington, D, C., Jim said he knew a responsible, reliable firm in Buffalo, York. So on a trip from Washington to Grand Rapids, Michigan, we...