Robert "Bob" James Kettering
Robert "Bob" James Kettering
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Robert Kettering, (79) of North Ridge, Ohio, passed away on July 29, 2025. Bob was born January 30th, 1946.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Delbert and Helen, brothers Fred, Neil and Keith, son Dennis, grandchild Jessica.
Survived by his loving wife of 30 years, (Trish), sister Martha Stevens, children Christopher, Charla (Rick), Gary, Greg (Patti), daughters in law Kim and Jill, grandchildren, Damien, Aubrey, Ian, Zoie, and Ryan.
Bob retired from 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbaker Air Force base after 38 years of service to his country.
Family and friends can join together on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 4pm-7pm, at Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. A memorial service will be held at Newcomer Southwest Chapel Home on Friday, August 8th, at 11am, with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 S High St, Lockbourne, OH 43137.
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3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
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