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Michael Kettlebar Obituary
Michael E. Kettlebar, 77, of Goshen, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2021, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Hospital, Mishawaka.
He was born June 24, 1944, in Goshen, to Max and Isabel (Michael) Kettlebar.
On July 16, 1967, he married Rose Marie Hite in Ligonier.
She survives along with a son, Matthew (Andee) Kettlebar, Westfield; four grandchildren, Maddux, Addison, Amelia Rose and McCoy; and two sisters, Sharon (Ted) Johnson, Goshen, and Kathy Kettlebar, Indianapolis.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Dixie Soice and Patsy Goodwin.
Mike graduated from Ligonier High School in 1962. Mike dedicated his life to police work; he began as an Air Police Officer for the U.S. Air Force at age 18. Upon his honorable discharge, Mike served with the Goshen Police Department from 1966 to 1999, serving as Chief of Police from 1988 to 1999. He graduated from the FBI National Academy in 1978.
A U.S. Air Force veteran, serving one year in Vietnam, he was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Goshen V.F.W.
From 1976 to 1988 Mike was an assistant girls' basketball coach at both Whiteman Junior High School and Goshen High School.
Visitation will be Friday, Sept. 17, from 4 to 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 18, funeral service at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home, with the Goshen Police Department Honor Guard present. Dr. Gregg Lanzen will officiate.
Cremation will follow the service and burial will be at a later date in West Goshen Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to the Thomas Goodwin Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Online donations may be shared at www.yoderculpfuneralhome.com.
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Michael Young
September 19, 2021
Be with God my friend. Many good memories of you and your family. Many good times shared. Will see you again one day....
Angie (Zollinger) McDowell
September 16, 2021
Rose (Coach K)
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing! I sure wish I could see you but leaving for vacation tonight. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers in the days to come. May God help your healing heart!
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