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75, passed away on December 5, 2010. He was born on February 8, 1935 in Dayton, Ohio, to the parents of Delbert and Helen Marie Kettering. Neil grew up in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Northridge High School, class of 1953. On September 3, 1957, Neil enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and took basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. While on active duty, Neil was stationed at Chateauroux Air Station in France where he met Paulette Levon, and they were married October 4, 1960. Neil was discharged from the U.S. Air Force on September 2, 1965. Neil then enlisted into the Air National Guard at Wilmington, Ohio, on September 26, 1965. In 1973, Neil was transferred to the 161st Air Refueling Group, Arizona Air National Guard in Phoenix, AZ. Neil received several decorations and awards while serving in both the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard. The decorations include the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal with/1 devise, U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal with/1 devise, U.S. Air Force Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Army Good Conduct Medal and other awards. Neil attained the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. In addition, Neil also worked for the U.S. Civil Service concurrently during this period of time and had in excess of 20 years of Civil Service. On June 5, 1994, Neil retired from both the Air National Guard and Civil Service. Neil is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years Paulette Kettering, both parents, Delbert and Helen Marie Kettering, two brothers, Fred Eugene and Keith Edwin Kettering. Neil is survived by his daughter Theresa Ann Brandenburg, son-in-law Greg, granddaughter Rebecca (Becky) Brandenburg, of Kettering, Ohio, brother Robert Kettering, sister-in-law Trish Kettering of Columbus, Ohio and sister Martha (Marty) Louise Stevens, brother-in-law Robert (Bob) Stevens, of Naperville, Illinois. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 between the hours of 9:30-11:30AM at Hansen's Mercer Mortuary, 1541 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ. 85014. Services will be held at 11:30 just following the visitation. The burial service will be at 1:00 PM at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix, AZ. 85024.
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December 11, 2010
RIP Neil, I too worked with Neil for several years at the 161st ARW. He was one of the good guys.
Mark Anderson
Debbie Shepard Melton
December 11, 2010
To the Family,
I worked with Neil for many years at the 161st and I can say that he was a wonderful man. His sense of humor always kept me on my toes!! He will be missed greatly!
Northridge High School Alumni
December 8, 2010
TO THE FAMILY,
The Northridge High School Alumni express our sorrow for your loss. The thoughts of many are with you during this time of sorrow. The loss of someone close is difficult to bear. Our hearts go out to you now and in the days ahead. Your memories are keepsakes your loved one has left.
JACKIE SEBASTIAN
December 8, 2010
DEAR THERESA & FAMILY,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. MAY ALL OF THE WONDERFUL MEMORIES OF YOUR DAD COMFORT YOU NOW.
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Linda/Henry Desenberg
December 7, 2010
Our condolences to the family of this
wonderful example of a true American.
We sincerely hope you are at peace remembering how much Neil gave to our
Country. It was an honor to know him and appreciate his dedication in keeping the American creed alive in his work with military. God be with you all.
Linda/Henry Desenberg
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