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Joel Sanborn Kettenring
1928 - 2014
Joel Sanborn Kettenring
1928 - 2014
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BORN
1928
DIED
2014
Joel Kettenring Obituary
Joel was born on March 30, 1928, in New London, OH, to Rev. Grover Lee and Emily (Sanborn) Kettenring and graduated from New London High School in New London, OH, in 1946. He earned a B.A. in English from Bryan College in Dayton, Tennessee, in 1951, a M.Div. from Grace Theological Seminary in Winona Lake, IN, in 1955, and a Th.M. from Central Theological Seminary in Minneapolis, MN, in 1965.
Joel Kettenring served as a pastor, Bible college professor, missionary and mission board executive, and ministry director in cities throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Jamaica. Places of ministry included Grace Baptist in Boyceville, WI; Faith Baptist Church in St. Paul, MN; Hillview Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Bible College in Montego Bay, Jamaica; First Baptist Church in Wellington, OH; Pillsbury Baptist Bible College in Owatona, MN; and while in Cleveland, OH, at Baptist Mid-Missions, Baptist for Israel, and Remnant Ministries (formerly the Cleveland Hebrew Mission).
Joel especially enjoyed preaching and teaching, reading, spending time with family and friends at their home on the Albemarle Sound, NC, and walking his loyal dog Mister.
After retiring and living in Columbia, NC, for seven years, the Kettenrings moved to Chattanooga, TN, to be near family, where they have resided for the past three years and attended Grace Baptist Church on Shallowford Road.
Rev. Kettenring is preceded in death by his father, Grover Lee Kettenring, his mother Emily (Sanborn) Kettenring, and two sisters Jean Louise Bricker of Huntsville, AL, and Anna Katherine Hemberger of Aurora, IL. He is survived by his wife, his children and their spouses, grandchildren Leah (Kettering) and Philip Sparling (Bellbrook, OH); Kyle and Mary (Richardson) Kettering (Xenia, OH); Emily (Winkler) and Paul Luikart of (Chattanooga, TN); Krista (Kettering) and Mark Thobe (Kettering, OH); Allison (Winkler) and Nelson Pettit (Chattanooga, TN); Tyler and Ali (Labig) Kettering (Boiling Springs, NC); Nathanael Kettenring (Chattanooga, TN); Erin (Kettenring) and Ross Riley (Danville, VA); Jenna Kettenring (Chattanooga, TN); Meredith (Kettenring) and Makenzie Vandiver (Ringgold, GA); Noah Kettenring (Ringgold, GA); , twelve great-grandchildren, and many friends and family.
Visitation hours will be on Thursday evening, October 30, from 5-8pm at the Chattanooga Funeral Home East Brainerd Chapel in Chattanooga, TN, and also on Saturday, November 1, from 11am-2pm at First Baptist Church in Wellington, OH, followed by a memorial service at 2:30pm. Interment will be at New Brighton Cemetery in Brighton, OH.
Rev. Kettenring's family requests that memorial contributions be made to either Remnant Ministries (PO Box 24398, Cleveland, OH 44124) or to Homestead House (8318 Heron Circle, Ooltewah, TN 37363).
The family would especially like to thank Hospice and their wonderful nurses for the tender loving care they provided for Joel in his last days.
Joel's family and friends will miss him dearly and long remember him for his kind and humorous manner and his deep love for Christ, his family, and the special Christian friends he ministered to and with throughout his lifetime.
Arrangements are by Chattanooga Funeral Home Crematory and Florist, East Brainerd Chapel, 8214 East Brainerd Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastbrainerdchapel.com
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charles/peggy Perryman
April 4, 2015
Dear Pauline and family, Peggy and I have a lot of fond memories from Glen Park Baptist in Gary and Peggy from Bryan College, sorry to be so late with this entry. We now live in West Tennessee. Love, Charles and Peggy Perryman
Audley Black
November 7, 2014
It was under Rev. Kettenring's ministry at Hillview Baptist Church that God confirmed His Call for Ministry on my life. As a young man, it was also a joy to work with the family in doing their gardening at Dunbar, Montego Bay. It was with Mrs Kettenring that I took my first Music Theory class and what a joy it was also to be in her Youth Choir at Hillview. They served well with dignity at both Hillview Baptist Church and Fairview Baptist Bible College in Jamaica. Thanks, your service is appreciated greatly.
Rev. Audley Black (Black River, Jamaica)
Duane Madden
November 6, 2014
Mr. Kettenring impacted many lives at Hillview Baptist Church in Montego Bay, Jamaica. It was just last year that he came to Jamaica for our church's 50th anniversary where he was honored as one of the men who played a foundational role in the growth and development of Hillview. Our condolences to the rest of the family, but we are well assured of his place in heaven. He is home with his Lord and Savior now.
Rev. Duane Madden (Pastor of Hillview Baptist)
Debbie Byars
November 4, 2014
Dear Keith, Rhonda and Pauline,
Bill and I were very blessed to have met Joel. His love for the Jewish people was very dear to our hearts. His work for our L-rd will not be forgotten by us. We pray that our L-rd will comfort you at this time of deep loss. Joel was a Mensch. Love to you all, Bill and Debbie Byars
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Marsha Smith
November 1, 2014
How Heaven rejoices he is home... and how much our love, our thoughts and our prayers are with you. We love you very much and will always be so grateful to God you both touched our lives in such a beautiful way. You reflect our Lord's love to so many. May HE hold you ever so close and always know that Columbia Baptist will always remember and love you all.
Bobby Seepersaud
November 1, 2014
My heartfelt condolences to Mrs. Kettering and the rest of the family. I am glad I had a chance to visit with Mr. Kettering at his home a few months ago in July. He made a significant impression on me during my years at Fairview Baptist College and for that I will always think of him kindly. He was a giant of a model for ministry. Our prayers remain with Mrs. Kettering.
Bobby (Persaud) Seepersaud & Family
cindy davenport
November 1, 2014
We loved mr joel so much. May he rest with the angels. We love you ms polly. God bless you and your family and confort you. Sincerely. Cindy and jack
Bud Grinstead
October 31, 2014
I am so thankful for the ministry that Bro. Joel had in my life as a young teenager in Gary, IN. Pauline, we will be praying for God's sustaining grace in your life.
Bud Grinstead
Linford James
October 31, 2014
When tomorrow start without you,please try to understand that an angel came and called your name and took you by the hand. it seems that your place was ready in heaven far above, and that you have to leave behind those things you dearly love, but then you fully realized that it could never be. But when you walked through heaven gates, you felt so much at home,when God looked down and smiled at you, from His great and golden throne. He said this is eternity and all i have promise you. Today your life on earth is past, but here it starts a new, i promise no tomorrow, but today will always last. Rest in peace, until we meet again.
Judith Moore
October 31, 2014
My condolences to The Kettering family, may Joel soul rest in peace .My parents Walford and Rosa Moore send their condolences
Juliet Waugh
October 31, 2014
My sympathy goes out to the Kettenring family for the passing of Mr. K. whose life was a blessing to me. I will continually remember your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by love and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ. I was so looking forward seeing Mr K at the Fairview Meetup but we will see each other at the biggest Meet-up in Heaven known to man Juliet Johnson-Waugh
Dennis Jewett
October 31, 2014
Happy memories of sitting in Grandma Jewett's kitchen listening to him tell the funniest stories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Davenports
October 30, 2014
Our wonderful neighbor during the seven years of retirement on the Albemarle Sound in Columbia, NC has realized his goal of spending eternity with Jesus. Until we meet again friend, watch over your family and the friends here in Columbia who loved you as well. Our prayers are for comfort for the family during this difficult time, especially Mrs. Pauline!
October 30, 2014
Heaven is rejoicing in another of his saints gone on before us. We appreciate so much the fellowship and ministries of Joel and Pauline. Such a warmth of Christianity that was exemplified. Blessings to those that remain.
Dan and Dorathy (Robey) Larson, Minneapolis, MN
Fr. David Colburn
October 30, 2014
Prayers for you all. May his memory be eternal!
Terry and Colene Price
October 30, 2014
We so appreciated his teaching at Pillsbury College. They were a beautiful family and such a great example to us. Joel was beautifully complemented by his lovely wife, Pauline. She sang beautifully while he preached and taught with passion. Their love for God's special people, Israel, further blessed and showed us well how to love and live for God! We look forward to a grand reunion one day with this dear man of God when we reach the golden shore!
October 30, 2014
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
October 30, 2014
Dear Keith, Rhonda and family,
We are so sorry to learn of the loss of your father. It is never easy to lose a parent even though we know they are in a better place. He was a man who served God in every aspect of his life. I know you will miss him.
With our love and prayers,
Lyle & Shari Andersen
Scott Kennedy
October 30, 2014
To all the Kettenring family, You are in our thoughts and our prayers during this difficult time. May you enjoy remembering all the good times you spent together and the great legacy of your husband, dad, father-in-law, and grandfather. He was a great man who loved God dearly. He will be missed. Love you all. In Christ, the Kennedy family
Cliff Roop
October 30, 2014
Reverend Kettering was one of my earliest mentors (though I didn't realize it at the time). I was a young and confused seventh grader in a new school. He was so kind and gracious towards us rowdy boys! Thank you Lord, for gracing us with your son, Joel!
Jerry & Kathy Webber
October 30, 2014
My teacher, my mentor, our Candidate Secretary and Field Administrator in our missionary ministry, my predecessor and colleague at Baptist Mid-Missions--but mostly my friend. I will miss him dearly, and look forward to a reunion and "catch-up" in Heaven. Kathy and I are praying for grace for the family, especially Pauline. He leaves a large vacuum!
Jerry Webber
Sandy Potts
October 29, 2014
Aunt Pauline and family: I am so very sorry for your loss of Uncle Joel. He was a great, Christian man who will be missed by many people. I am very grateful to have known him. We are rejoicing with you that he is free of pain and worry and that he is with Jesus, his Lord. I am praying for God's loving arms to enfold all of you and give you comfort and peace. Hugs and love to all of you! Sandy Potts
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