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Brad Hettinger Obituary
HETTINGER,
Brad Louis, 33, of Louisville the loving son of Milt & Mary Beth Hettinger passed away Sunday March 20th, 2016 at his home.
He attended St. Barnabas grade school and Trinity High School, an Eagle Scout , a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University in aviation administration, he proudly served our country as Captain of the 8-229th ARB Task Force Apache Flying Tigers overseas, also the recipient of the Bronze Star August 21st, 2011 and was in Process Improvement at Humana.
Brad was preceded in death by his grandmother; Marcella Hettinger and uncle; Patrick Bowling.
Brad is survived by his parents; Milton & Mary Beth Hettinger, a brother; Kyle Hettinger, grandfather; Milton Hettinger Sr., grandparents; William & Kitty Francow, aunts and uncles; Susan & Bob Johns, David & Cathy Francow, Larry & Debbie Gallahue, Donna Bowling and many loving cousins and their children, also our so special "chosen family".
His Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00AM Thursday March 24th, 2016 at St. Michael Catholic Church with burial in Resthaven Cemetery to follow. Visitation will be 4:00PM to 8:00PM Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 at Ratterman Funeral Home 12900 Shelbyville Rd. East Louisville, KY 40243.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be donated to St. Michael Catholic Church in Brad's honor.
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Lee Kresovsky
March 27, 2016
I worked with Brad at Humana and knew him well. He was a strong, kind, and gentle man and was so devoted to his family. We are so incredibly sorry for your loss and we miss Brad so much. God Bless you all during this difficult time.
March 24, 2016
Our thought and prayers are with you and all of your family. We thank God for being with you.
In Christian Love
March 24, 2016
Mr. Hettinger, Debbie, and Donna:
I cannot begin to express my deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family during this tragic loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Fondly,
Carolyn Maher
MIKE LAFFERTY
March 24, 2016
To the family-
I worked cosely with Brad at Humana. It was a true joy to know him, learn from him, and laugh with him. He came into work every day with a smile on his face and a kind word to everyone.
I saw in everything he did- whether it was work, community, family, or other- he went above and beyond and set very high standards for all to strive to reach.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mike Lafferty
March 24, 2016
To the family-
I worked cosely with Brad at Humana. It was a true joy to know him, learn from him, and laugh with him. He came into work every day with a smile on his face and a kind word to everyone.
I saw in everything he did- whether it was work, personal, community, or other- he went above and beyond and set very high standards for all to strive to reach.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
March 24, 2016
May God bring you peace and know that I am sorry !
Kathie Wolford
March 24, 2016
Mary Beth,
May the loving loving arms of God surround you and your family during this tragic time. I am so sorry. Prayers are being lifted up for peace. Know in your heart how very much you are loved. Love you Kathie
March 23, 2016
Such a horrible tragedy. Please know the families, friends, church community, neighbors, coworkers and all impacted by this tragedy are in the thoughts and prayers of many in our community. Your son's service to our Nation is much appreciated.
March 23, 2016
Milt and Mary Beth
Don and I want you to know that you are in our thoughts during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss and pain. Take care of each other and Kyle.
March 23, 2016
So Sorry for your lost Annie & Calvin
ken aubrey
March 23, 2016
Milty, Had no idea this was your family until Nate told me . I am so sorry. You and your family will be in our prayers.
March 23, 2016
Milty and Mary Beth and Family, So sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Keith & Leslie Cummins (Victor & Nancy Hall's daughter)
Debbie VanMeter
March 23, 2016
I do not know your family but I wanted to let you know how very sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Blessings,
Debbie VanMeter
John and Mary Mason
March 23, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Steve Riley
March 23, 2016
So very sorry for your loss Milt and Mary Beth, you are in my prayers.
Louisville Fire Training Academy
March 23, 2016
We are praying for you all.
Doris Travis
March 23, 2016
Prayers are going up for your family, "Milty." Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal. My heart
is heavy imagining what you and your family must be going thru. Just know that I am thinking and praying for you all. Keep your hands in GOD'S hand.
Carolyn Elder
March 23, 2016
Don't know the family, but I wanted to say that my love and prayers are with your entire family as you grieve for your son.
March 23, 2016
Milt, Mary Beth & Kyle
We will keep you and your family in our perpetual prayers. We grieve with you in your loss. Let us know if we can help in any way.
Jerry & Regina Zimmerer
Lura Bowling
March 23, 2016
My Heart goes out to you all.
Dale whiting Jeff Botner
March 23, 2016
May Gods love surround you, and the loving arms of His son Jesus hold you through this tragic time. Prayers of support and healing sent your way.
Jeff Botner & Dale Whiting
Christy Lewis
March 23, 2016
God is keeping you close to his heart. He will give you comfort. I will keep your family in my prayers. I don't know your family but we're all family. God bless all of your family.
David & Vickie Miracle
March 22, 2016
So sorry for your tragic loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and family.
David and Vickie Miracle
Karen Baron-Widener
March 22, 2016
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Hettinger Family. May God's strength surround you in this very difficult time.
March 22, 2016
Donna, we are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and all your family. Please tell your Dad how sorry we are.
Maureen Heskamp
Theresa Kurtz
March 22, 2016
Milt, Mary Beth & Kyle, Our deepest sympathy and love are with you at this sad time. Love, prayers and hugs! Theresa & Matt
Alex Freeman
March 22, 2016
Deepest sympathy my friends. Thoughts, prayers and hugs for your family.
Alex & John Freeman
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