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Dr. Edward J. Ketterer

Edward Ketterer Obituary

DR. EDWARD J. KETTERER passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2006. He was born on August 4, 1959. He had a well established orthodontics practice in Houston and was known for his love of family, friends and patients. Ed delighted in his children and was always present for their events. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered as a kind, gentle and caring father. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Susan; children, Davis, Smith and Alexa; parents, Joan and Ed Ketterer; sister, Julie; niece, Jennifer and nephew, David, all of San Antonio. A viewing will be held from 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 with the funeral service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 10221 Ella Lee. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bo's Place, 10050 Buffalo Speedway; Houston, TX 77054 or the Charity of your choice.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Sep. 3, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Edward Ketterer

34 Entries

Margaret Spears

September 28, 2006

Susan and family,
I was very saddened to hear of Ed's death. I didn't get to know you & Ed very well, but What I did know he was a very special person. Very thoughtful and kind. Gentle with the kids at the orphanage. We will miss him. God Bless you.
Maggie Spears
Honduras Dental Mission Trip

MARISA (rios) SILVERSTEIN

September 17, 2006

DEAREST SUSAN AND FAMILY,

I CAN NOT IMAGINE HOW MUCH PAIN THAT YOU MUST BE IN. MY HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU. I HAD ALL OF SADDLEBACK CHURCH PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU. MY PSDTOR IS RICK WARREN WHO WROTE PURPOSE DRIVEN LIFE.

I STILL CRY EVERY DAY, I CAN NOT BELIEVE THAT HE IS GONE. ED WAS A VERY IMPORTANT PERSON IN MY LIFE. I EVEN WRITE TEXT MESSAGES AND LETTERS TO GOD ASKING WHY HE WOULD TAKE ED AWAY FROM HIS 3 CHILDREN AND THE LOVE AND HAPPINESS THAT HE HAD FOUND. I FEEL GUILT THAT I AM ALIVE BECAUSE I SMOKE OFF AND ON, AND HE DID NOT. I HAVE TO BELIEVE THAT HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE AND ONE DAY YOU ALL WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE MY MEMORIES OF HIM WITH YOU AND AGAIN I OFFER ANY HELP THAT I CAN GIVE. IF YOU JUST NEED SOMEONE TO LISTEN,I AM HERE FOR YOU. HE LIVES INSIDE OF ALL OF THE PEOPLE THAT HE TOUCHED. I KNOW THAT I WAS BLESSED SINCE 5TH GRADE TO HAVE KNOWN HIM. NEVER, HAS A FINER HUMAN BEING LIVED THAN MY FRIEND ED KETTERER. HE IS MISSED PROFOUNDLY. I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYERS. I'M STILL IN SHOCK. MARISA

Cynthia Sneed

September 14, 2006

This is to offer the condolences of the Sneed family to the Ketterer family. We hadn't known Dr. Ketterer for very long; but we nevertheless knew him as a kind man devoted to his patients. He will be greatly missed.

Robert Moss

September 14, 2006

My last entry was cut off. Ed was my residency

Chris Copeland

September 14, 2006

Dear Ketterer Family,

I was saddened to hear of Dr. Ketterer's death today. My daughter loved him so much as her orthodontic doctor. For the last three years she has been in his care. She has a few months to go before her braces come off and it would have been great if he were the one to take them off. She has begged him to take them off sooner but he told her he had a "vision" for what her teeth should look like and he wanted her smile to look perfect. We will miss him.

nancy wiggins-goff

September 14, 2006

Ketterer Family and staff:

Our sincerest sympathy. Dr. Ketterer was such a kind & gentle person. We feel blessed that we had the opportunity to know him although it was for such a short time.

Nancy Wiggins-Goff

Sarah Wiggins-Goff

Michael Wiggins-Goff

Robert Moss

September 13, 2006

Dear Ketterer Family: I just learned of Ed's passing yesterday noon, when someone from MCG, his orthodontic alma mater, called. He was my

Dr. Donna Ebert

September 10, 2006

I am very sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. Ed Ketterer. I knew him for several years through the Colorado Summer Meeting and served in its board with him for many years. He also had such enthusiasm and humor and was always willing to work had for the betterment of the meeting and organization. It was a pleasure to know him and he will be sorely missed.

Tom Munholland

September 10, 2006

It is with great sadness that I learned yesterday of Ed's passing. I served with Ed on the Colo Summer Mtg Board & remember great times with Ed in Vail & Breckenridge. I will miss him & will pray for God's consoling peace to be with Susan & the kids.

Carina Deaktor

September 6, 2006

To Doctor Ketterer's family and Staff:

We are very sorry for your loss, the short time our kids were Dr.Ketterer's patients we established a wonderful relationship with him, he made my son less afraid of braces and expander. We will trully miss him and his family is in our prayers. The Goldstein Family and the Deaktor family

Scott Rothe

September 6, 2006

a special life-long friend, wonderful son, caring doctor, extraordinary parent and spouse...that is how i will always remember EJ. i'm very sorry for your loss.

Jeff Techmanski

September 5, 2006

Susan and children- God works thru all of us, and today we all learned how busy he was working thru Ed. I for one, was deeply saddend by the news last Thursday evening, but know in my heart he is in a better place. As I listened to the words of friends and minister, it became very clear to me what a blessing this guy truly was to all those he met on his journey. No truer words could have been spoken by Ed's friend Dr.Warren as testimony to a remarkable man,doctor,father, husband,son and friend. Those in attendance were blessed by the words of encouragement to "be ready" and so fortunate to be able to call Ed friend.

God and Ed will both watch over you and your children Susan.Keep the faith, Ed would insist.

marisa silverstein

September 5, 2006

How do i say goodbye to one of my best friends? i admired and cherished our friendship since we were in 5th grade. to say that he will be missed is an understatement. my heart goes out to his whole family and i would like to offer any friendship and support that i can give.

our lives have paralled through good times and bad. i have had uncanny experiences with ed that i would love to share. please feel free to contact me anytime. i also will donate platelets in honor of my amigo. he is in god's hands now; so, all i can do is be there for all of you. he is a great man. with love and prayers, marisa rios silverstein 949 400-9898

Jesse Jenkins

September 5, 2006

Dear Ketterer Family,

I was deeply saddened to learn of my very good friend Ed's passing. Ed and I began dental school together in 1981. We immediately formed a bond, even though I was 20 years older. Ed was always one of the bright spots in the class. He always treated me as an equal. He recruited me for the co-ed softball team when we were freshmen and we never lost a game in four years. Much of this success must be given to Ed (our home run hitter). I am deeply saddened.

Dee Dee Duncan

September 5, 2006

Dear Ketterer Family,

I had the joy of working with Ed years ago when he joined Castle Dental Centers. As his assistant/front desk/treatment counselor I was privelaged to work closely with him for a number of years. I have many fond memories of those days and feel a big loss today. I will hold a special place in my heart for him and all of you. I know he loved you all very much as we all loved him. He will be greatly missed!

Paula Tankersley

September 5, 2006

Dear Ketterer Family.

We met Ed at an orthodontic meeting in Colorado 11 years ago. Ed was a wonderful, gentle, genuine man. We always looked forward to renewing our friendship with Ed and Susan at the annual Colorado meeting. We have many fond memories of special times spent together. We will all miss you, Ed!

Paula Tankersley and the staff of Dr. Warren Youngquist.

Mona McKusker

September 5, 2006

Dr. Ketterer will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Donna Smith

September 5, 2006

Dear Ketterer Family,

It is impossible for us to know the hurt and pain you are going through, but we want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Along with most of the 8th grade class at St. Francis, Connor will attend the service today to show his support for Davis and Smith. May God hold you during these difficult days!

Donna, Jay, and Connor Smith

Brian Stapp

September 5, 2006

Susan and kids,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad to have known and met Ed. He was truly one of the good guys. He will be missed and remembered. I feel blessed having known him.

Brian Stapp

Kimberley Cox

September 5, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of loss. Dr Ketterer will be truly missed.

Ron and Kay Rhea

September 5, 2006

Susan, you and your family are in Kay's and my prayers in this time of sorrow.

Laura Duane

September 4, 2006

There are no words that I could offer that would make this terrible loss seem any less devastating for any of you that knew and loved Ed Ketterer. With that being said, I would like to let you all know that I feel truly blessed to have known him, and to have been his patient. He was more than just my Orthodontist. He was a trusted ally to me during some very difficult times of my own and I will never forget his compassion, wisdom, dignity and grace. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers as you embark upon this difficult journey.

Lisa, Erica and Claire Hoffman

September 4, 2006

To Dr. Ketterer's family and staff, we send our sincere condolences and prayers. He was the nicest man and a wonderful orthodontist. Our hearts go out to you and especially the children. May they have the fondest of memories of their Dad. He will be missed but will forever be with you in spirit.

Jane and Bill Marks

September 4, 2006

Dear Susan and Family,

We share your sorrow at this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Jane and Bill

Ellie Diefenderfer

September 4, 2006

Family and Staff of Dr. Edward Ketterer...You are in my thoughts and prayers...Ed Ketterer was a wonderful man and friend. I was glad that I received my Eagle Award in scouts at the same time as him...He was a great gentleman and I will certainly miss his friendly manner.Michael Spahn (Helotes, TX )

Robin Caldwell

September 4, 2006

Family and Staff of Dr. Ketterer's - You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Dr. Ketterer was a kind, gentle and gifted orthodontist. I am proud to say with all the doctors to choose from in Houston, I chose him to treat my daughter. He will be so very missed.

Doug and Dana Plette

September 4, 2006

Dana and I send our heartfelt condolences to you Susan, to Davis, Smith and Alexa and the rest of your family at this difficult time. Ed was an honorable man and really loved being a Dad. That is how we will remember him. I am out of the country so will not be able to get back for the memorial services in time; however, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.

Juanita Armstead

September 4, 2006

We're so sorry to hear the loss of Dr. Ketterer. May God Bless you and your family in this trying time. Dr. Ketterer was a wonderful,kind and gently man, and will be greatly missed.

Juanita, Heather and Marcus Armstead.

Jeffrey Campbell

September 4, 2006

Family and Staff of Dr. Edward Ketterer...You are in my thoughts and prayers...Dr. Ketterer was a wonderful man and I was glad that I chose him to be my orthodontist...He was a great gentleman and I will certainly miss his presence in the office

Jennifer Aldrete

September 4, 2006

I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dr. Ketterer was a wonderful man and will forever be in our hearts.

Ivonne Deleon

September 3, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

DE LEON FAMILY

September 3, 2006

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

NELLY SORIA

September 3, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.