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Annette Marie
September 4, 2023
It is so many years ago, back to the 1970s, but he had such a good heart. I'm glad Bob accomplished everything that he did. Kudos
marcos gomez
March 26, 2017
I am deeply sadden in Bobs passing a couple of years ago. He was a good friend of our group that used to hang around Henry Richies upstairs party apartment on Lane n.w way back in the early 70s. I remember so many great times he made you laugh and it was a fun to just listen to some crazy stories of his. I remember a time at West Middle Junior High when he demanded me to give him back his pencils and I had no idea what he was talking about. Next thing I remember he puts his fingers in my afro and shakes my hair a little and low and behold his pencils come out of my hair! I had no idea the pencils were there.! I can go on and on and once again I am so sorry for your loss. RIP my friend, God bless your family.
Andy & Marcia Brooks
October 18, 2015
Bob a great guy with a lot of character you could not match. All of his funny stories and sometimes crazy antics would make you roll with laughter. From our old camping days with him sleeping next to the fire and waking up with half of his sleeping bag smoldering. Cooking up the best food with whatever we had. Building the biggest and best fires even adding someone else's lawn chair just for fun and demanding for another wood run. How he would madly tease their old dog "SPOOKER" and then curl up on the couch with him as if nothing ever happened. Too many great memories to share, but we will all remember them in his honor. And of coarse "thanks Bob!!!" for getting me to be so creative and enjoy cooking, as I think of you often when in the kitchen.
Chris Kay
October 16, 2015
Bob was always a nice guy to be around at all the shows we've done. Just a class act. He'll be missed by all of us. My sympathies to family.
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Tom Windsor
October 16, 2015
Bob was a class act who ALWAYS had a kind word and positive encouragement for everyone he met and to whom he spoke. He was a special person with a huge heart. Rest in peace my friend.
Denise Schmidt
October 16, 2015
Please accept my sincere condolences for your sudden loss. I knew Bob back in High School, hanging around with Dave & EJ, the Parks brothers, the Little family. Bob was such a great guy, I know he will be missed. Prayers of comfort for your family. "Fred"
Ross
October 16, 2015
Some of the best times I spent with Bob was down at Little Hall enjoying a cocktail and he would bring Bloke in and Bloke would run around looking for popcorn on the floor then jump up on the bar stool and Bob would get Bloke a short glass of beer. He has better manners than most people Bob would add. Rest in peace my friend.
Angie Hanks (Pasikowski)
October 15, 2015
Thinking about Bob takes me back to my teen years when Bob hung around with my brother Mike. Bob always made me laugh. He was so funny and was always happy. I loved his stories. Just last week someone asked me if I have seen him lately. I am sure he is in heaven now. God deserves a great chef! Blessings to the family. Remember that the memories can never be taken from you.
Cathleen Azzarello
October 15, 2015
I only met Bob a few times, but found him a very kind and generous person! I was visiting my niece Laura who is married to his brother David. They both cooked several wonderful meals throughout our visit and shared family stories. His kind heart and spirit will be missed!
Dan Thomas
October 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with Bob's family. I enjoyed working with Bob at GFS food shows very much. Always had a smile on his face and had an amusing story to tell to anyone within earshot. He will be truley missed....
Dan Thomas
October 15, 2015
My thoughts and prayers go out to Bob's family. He will be truly missed by many.
October 15, 2015
To a man who went through life the correct way, blessed by god and blessed are the people he met. Rest in peace brother. Many memories, Jim Modzeleski
October 14, 2015
Bob the Sunday Smoker my neighbor, my friend. From the middle of the block on Lyon Street every Sunday there was smoke from his grill. Most Sundays there was also smoke coming from his Green Egg Smoker. On some Sundays he had time to throw a log in the fire pit and there would be smoke rising from it. But the rare Sunday when he actually took time to sit and smoke a large cigar were his best. The Sunday Smoker will be missed.
michael
October 14, 2015
Nancy,
I am truly sorry for your loss.
Bob will be deeply missed in the culinary community.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kim Lemmen Braat and all of us at Gilmore Catering
Lynn Rykert
October 14, 2015
Bob,
I will miss your smiling face, bear hugs and gentle spirit. Little Hall won't be the same without you. Our loss here on earth is Heaven's gain. May you rest with the angels my friend.
October 14, 2015
Nancy and family my heart was saddened to hear of your loss of Bob. I worked with Bob at Key Impact and just worked the GFSShow last week with him. He was a class act and the way his eyes sparkled when he spoke of you Nancy was so sweet. I will be in prayer for our Lord's peace for all of you
Mary Bloch - Rockford, Mi
October 14, 2015
Nancy very sorry for your loss Bob and I were great friends and I will miss his contagious smile I will keep the Kettlehake family in our prayers.
Joe Biondo
Arthur Merchant
October 13, 2015
It seems like yesterday we all were in west middle roaming nagold street. So many memories all good RIP Bobbie. Prayers with you david and family
Arthur Merchant
October 13, 2015
It seems like yesterday we all were in west middle roaming nagold street. So many memories all good RIP Bobbie. Prayers with you david and family
Tyler & Emily Leonard
October 13, 2015
Bob was a wonderful, thoughtful, caring neighbor that we grew to love. His kind words and generosity are a rare thing in this life. We enjoyed every minute with him here. May he rest in eternal peace with a smile, a cigar, and cold one!
October 13, 2015
Steve Schroff - Gordon Food Service - Retired. So sorry to here this. My prayers for the family. Bob is covered!
Marcia Tucker
October 13, 2015
Nancy and family,
I will greatly miss Bob! We worked together at Key Impact and he was always a great help to me during foodshows. He always had a smile on and words of wisdom during those long days.
I wish you peace and hugs during these difficult days.
Jay McKellar
October 13, 2015
Bobbie was one of the kindest, sweetest and most gentle people I have known. I always looked forward to talking with him at work. I found him absolutely fascinating with the amount of information he knew about EVERYTHING!! I also loved his passion for life and the Lord. I will miss you Bob. My prayers to you Nancy and to your family. I know Bob is in a great place being well taken care of in Heaven.
Mike Joy
October 13, 2015
Nancy & Family I am so very sorry for your loss. Bob was the calm in a storm and I will miss him. Bob was a terrific Chef and teacher and friend.
Dave Maatman
October 13, 2015
Bob always went out of his way to help out.
He was a team player in every aspect of his job. Bob will truly be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.
Your Friend's at Request Foods
October 13, 2015
Bob was a great friend he was always cheerful and full of life. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his wife nancy and brother dave LOVE steve and amy mead.
Easter at the cottage
October 12, 2015
Bob and Nancy
October 12, 2015
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October 12, 2015
Bob was always a gentleman and went out of his way to assist in any way possible.
Though I didn't know Bob on a day to day basis, I can say that his love of life and sincerity was apparent when I spoke with him.
He had a very positive influence on those he worked with and those who came in contact with him.
My sincere condolences on your loss.
With deepest sympathy-
Tom Apostolos
Perdue Farms Foodservice
October 12, 2015
We are so sorry to hear about Bobbie. He always had a smile on his face and was ready with a good story. He was full of life and will be greatly missed. Nancy and family you have our deepest sympathy and are in our daily prayers. Hope the Lord fills you with His grace today. We love you, Dave and Nora
Rick and Kristin Kelly with Bob Kettlehake at Dave and Laura's party...last time together.
RICK KELLY
October 12, 2015
So very hard to sum up the feelings I feel at the loss of such a dear, sweet friend. One with whom so much of life and so many adventures were shared.
My life being so much more complete from just having you in it, you shall always hold a special place in my heart. My love and thoughts are with both Dave and Nancy and all those this special individual touched as he wandered through this beautiful thing we call life. Travel well dear friend until our paths cross again ...Peace and love to all.
Barb Stone
October 12, 2015
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat & Jo Vereecken
October 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Nancy and family. Bob was an amazing person and a great chef. He touched many lives, and his thoughtfulness for others always seemed to be his first priority. He will be sorely missed by us and everybody at the club.
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