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Kenneth Shetler Obituary
Kenneth (Chip) McPherson Shetler, of Friendswood, TX, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013. He was born on March 22, 1945 in Buffalo, NY to Kenneth and Marjorie Shetler. He graduated from high school in Hamburg, NY, earned his Associates Degree from Canal Zone College in the Panama Canal Zone. After 2 years of US army service, Chip completed his Bachelor Degree at Sam Houston State University where he met his wife of 38 years, Judy May (Yoder) Shetler. Chip and Judy moved to Panama where he began his career of government service. He worked as a US Customs and Border Protection Officer for 33 years in Houston and Galveston. He had a great passion for playing and coaching sports and a strong sense of humor that brought a laugh to everyone who knew him.
Chip was preceded in death by his wife Judy and his sister Cindy Rupert.
He is survived by his daughters: Tara, Angie and Casey; grandson, Peyton; sisters: Diane Aitken and Shelley Kais; and several nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Service will be held at Friendswood United Methodist Church, 110 N. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood, TX 77546 on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 10 am with Rev. Jim Bass officiating. Following the service a reception will be held in the Wesley Hall. A private interment will be held at Houston National Cemetery in Houston, TX.
In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the ADA, 2400 Augusta, Suite 175, Houston,TX, 77057. "Attn: school walk." In the memo line, please write, "With Shetler School Walk for Diabetes".
Condolences may be sent to the Shetler family in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at www.jeterfuneralhome.com.
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Jim Perley
December 22, 2023
I played on the same baseball team for 5 years with Chip growing up in Hamburg NY from 1956-1960. He was an excellent ballplayer and great teammate. He was our third baseman and he had a great throw to first- it always faded about 3 feet to his right - so he would plan for it and throw it so it would arrive at the bag. I caught many of those throws. Later he went on to be the captain of the Hamburg High School baseball team senior year. I lost touch with my after 1960 as I went to a Catholic High School but have been reminiscing recently and decided to look him up. I also went back and saw both of our names in the Hamburg Sun based on our performances on the two teams we played on, first Seiders Liquors and then the Lions Club. Sounds like he had a great life and was a positive influence on so many, which is what he was as the teammate and friend that I knew growing up
Jim Perley
Gene Young
December 28, 2013
RIP Chip! It was a pleasure knowing and working with you.
Ted Isensee
December 27, 2013
We are very sorry to hear of Chip's passing. We send our condolences to the entire family. We hope that his memory and spirit will give you strength in the days and years ahead. Truly he will live on in your heart.
Kazzye Martens
December 27, 2013
Dear Tara, Angie and Casey,
Your Dad was one in a million and will be sorely missed by all that knew him. I always looked up to him and respected him so much because he was a good man, and if he said he was going to do something he did it. He was one of the best coaches I ever played for too- he really had a gift for working with young people. I am quite sure he and your Mom are looking down on you all from Heaven and that they are rejoicing in being reunited. I am so sorry for your loss, yet I know your parents' legacy will live on through you girls.
Hugs,
Kazzye (Wilson) Martens
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Rich Hollander
December 27, 2013
Chip was the type of man we all strive to be. A loving husband, and, father, grandfather, and brother. I will keep him in my thoughts for the rest of my life.
Al Kirschner
December 27, 2013
Chip it was a pleasure working with you. Rest In Peace my friend.
Mary Baumann
December 27, 2013
Dear Shetler Family,
Our thoughts and prayers remain with you through this holiday season. We are so saddened to hear of your Dad and Grandfather's passing. May you find comfort in knowing that Chip and Judy are now togehter for eternity with Christ our Lord. With Deepest Sympathy and Prayers, Mary Baumann
American Diabetes Association
December 27, 2013
Tara, Angie, and Casey,
Our hearts go out to you in this time
of your loss. Your dad was a wonderful
caring loving person and will always be cherished in our memories. May your faith in God keep you strong at this difficult time.
from Russell and Eva Ring
Diana Payne
December 27, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Chip was a wonderful man, kind and thoughtful. I was my great pleasure to have worked with him at Customs.
December 26, 2013
Our deepest sympathy. May God bless you in your time of sorrow. He was a kind man and dedicated co-worker.
December 25, 2013
Deepest sympathy to the Shetler family. The God of all comfort can sustain you through this difficult time. May you find a measure of strength in the loving support from family and friends.
December 25, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Leo and Virginia Brock
December 24, 2013
In loving memory of a most cherished friend. We will love and miss you always.
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