John R. Kettering

John was a good and kind man, always caring about others. He had such a sweet soul that I could see every Sunday while talking with him in church. He will be missed terribly by all but he is now with our Lord, with no pain or suffering.
Kim Marvel - FUMC ~aka "The Pot Pie Lady's Daughter"
(John had trouble remembering my name so he would always say "Hey! You are the pot pie lady's daughter!" :) Bless his heart.

John was a friend of our family since my siblings and I were in elementary school, and on several occasions he and Helen watched us while my folks were away. In recent years, as his health allowed, he enjoyed listening to the Ringgold Band here in Berks County, with which I am the vocalist, and was always delighted to be in the audience when I sang a "golden oldie" by Gershwin or Cole Porter that he recognized. I will miss his cheerful greeting and special holiday cards and notes, but most of...

Dear Tasha, Brenton and family. We were blessed to have met your Grandfather. He was a very kind and gentle man. May all the good memories you have stored up be your comfort in the days ahead. You will be in our prayers. Love Gramma and Grampa Kirkpatrick.

Grandpa, it's so hard to believe that you're not here with us anymore. We miss you so very much. I'm sure you're so happy though to be with Helen again. Please look down on us from time to time. We'll meet again. We'll hold all of our great memories together closest to our hearts. Love you Grandpa... Always and forever.