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Kay Hettich Obituary
of Kettering, Ohio, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Sacred Heart Village.
Kay was employed at West Carrollton Public Library. She was Louisville's first female lifeguard and was ushered into her position during a ceremony presided over by Mayor Farnsley at the Wyandotte Pool.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Tom; and parents, Charles and Alberta Bruner. She is survived by her daughter, Vicky Harris (Dewayne); her sister, Lynn; brother-in-law, Ronald Shoemaker, Sr.; her nephews, Ronald Shoemaker, Jr. (Debbie), Jeffrey (Donna), and Tommy (Davida); great niece, Lexie; and great nephews, Jeffrey, Jr. and Brockton.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until service time at 12 noon Saturday at Ratterman and Sons, 10600 Taylorsville Road - Jeffersontown.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Belmont United Methodist Church, 2701 So. Smithfield Rd., Dayton, OH 45420 or Al-Anon. Online condolences may be made at www.Ratterman.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kay Hettich
January 30, 2016
Kay you will greatly missed by your Al-anon
Family. We will cherish your memory forever.
Linda C. Shaw Dayton,Ohio
Karen Greene
January 29, 2016
Rest in peace my friend. The boys and I will not forget you. I know you are in heaven and probably ushering others in. I will miss you.
Dottie Ledington
January 29, 2016
Vicky, so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Karri Marshall
January 29, 2016
You will be missed, Kay! You had such a caring heart and always thought about others. You are at peace now.
Clarence & Kathy Batts
January 29, 2016
So sorry to hear of Kay's passing. We loved her and have missed seeing her in recent months. She always had a smile for everyone and was so kind. Praying for peace and comfort for family
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Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home - Taylorsville Rd10600 Taylorsville Road, Jeffersontown, KY 40299
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