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Donald Eugene Kettering  Donald Eugene Kettering, age 75, died August 3, 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah.Born Jan 8, 1927 in Lena, IN to Orman Franklin and Martha Doris Reinoehl Ketter-ing. He married Lois Imogene Wells June 27, 1948 in Carbon, IN. After gradu-ating from Van Buren High School in Brazil, IN he joined the U.S. Army achieving a Lieutenant's Commission at age 18. He served in the Occupation Forces in Germany at the end of World War II. Upon returning to the United States, he graduated from Indiana University. He was recalled to the Army during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Anchorage, AK. He began his career in pharmaceutical sales and was the co-founder and CEO of Vital Assists Inc. He later was CFO of Custom Van of Utah. He is survived by his loving wife, Lois; children, David Kettering (Mick-ey), Foster City, CA, Elise Kettering Price (Dan), Cincinnati, OH, Lori Ket-tering Lof (David), Salt Lake City, Duane Kettering (Jana), Murray, UT; 10 grandchildren; sister, Pat Ket-tering Schoch, Sebastopol, CA; numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be Wed. August 7, 2 p.m., Wasatch Presbyterian Church, 1626 S. 1700 E. Friends may call Larkin Sunset Lawn Mortuary, 2350 E. 1300 S, Tues. 6-8 p.m. and Wed. at the church 12:45-1:45 p.m. Interment, Salt Lake City Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Don.
Published by Post-Star from Aug. 4 to Aug. 6, 2002.

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Susan Allison Miller

August 8, 2002

I was sorry to hear from my mother, Gloria Wilson, that Don had passed away. I knew him years ago when I'd see him at church, always smiling and friendly. I want Lori and Elise to know that they, along with the entire Kettering family, are in my thoughts and prayers as they mourn the loss of a man who was very dear to them and to many others.

Lydia McCloskey

August 5, 2002

Our prayers are with you, he was always such a kind man. He will be remembered fondly.

Chris Holyoak

August 5, 2002

Our deepest condolences to Duane & Jana.

Chris and Jody Holyoak

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