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James Kettler Obituary

Kettler, James Thomas Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church, on Wednesday, August 13, 2008. Beloved husband of Robyn Kettler (nee Bearden); dear father of Caryn (Tim) Dugan and Patrick Kettler; dearest nephew of Jeannine and Carl Leuther; dear brother-in-law, cousin, uncle and friend to all.Services: Funeral Mass will be Friday, August 15, 12:00 Noon at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Interment Ss. Peter and Paul Cemetery. Visitation Friday 10:30 until time of Mass at church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Animal Protective Assoc. Arrangements by BOPP CHAPEL.

Published by St. Louis Post-Dispatch from Aug. 14 to Aug. 15, 2008.

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Barbara Ottolini

September 10, 2008

Dear Robyn,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your Jim. It seems we have traveled a parallel path these past four years and I was truly touched by your message.

I will hold you and your family in my prayers for comfort, peace, and good memories. We have our own two angels watching over us.
With deep sympathy,
Barbara Ottolini

Mike Margherio

August 15, 2008

Robyn, you have my deep sympathy on your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Bud & Kathie Fears

August 15, 2008

Dearest Aunt Robyn, Cousins Caryn (Tim) & Patrick,
We are truly sorry for the loss of our uncle Jim and will remember his big smile, funny jokes, holidays and dinners together. For you all we hope for the good Lord to give you strength and to comfort you in the coming months ahead. Love and Hugs,

Angie Dunn

August 14, 2008

You are an awesome family, and my heart is breaking for you. You have been and will continue to be in my constant thoughts and prayers! Jim was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. God's blessings through this difficult time and always. Love you!!!

Melissa (Karabinis) Kolom

August 14, 2008

Dear Robyn, Caryn, and Patrick - my thoughts and prayers are with you now. I have fond memories of spending time with your family during high school - especially a trip to Gulf Shores, Alabama. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

andy

August 14, 2008

dear aunt robyn, i was stunned to read of jims passing. i always liked talking sports with him ,because he knew a lot of things i diddnt. ill miss him and i wish i could be there for you.

Francis Paletta

August 14, 2008

Robyn, Caryn & Patrick,

We were so saddened to hear of Jim's passing. The world will forever be less funny without Gomer...

Sincerely,
The Paletta Family

Bill & Connie Floodman

August 14, 2008

Robin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Jim was a great guy & will be missed by all of his friends & fellow CBC buddies.

Julie Kindle

August 14, 2008

Dear Robyn,
Please accept my deepest, heartfelt sympathy on Jim's passing. Losing Jim is much like losing a part of yourself. No words can adequately describe that loss. May the future only bring the good things to you and your loved ones.
Much love,
Julie (Bayer) Kindle

Clarence Newell

August 14, 2008

Robyn,
I was saddened to hear of Jim's passing. I haven't seen either of you for years but I have many fond memories of our times together in college. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Clarence (Clancy) Newell

Maureen Mertens

August 14, 2008

Robyn, Caryn, Patrick & Tim,
My deepest to you in this time of great sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Maureen Mertens

Steve Olson

August 14, 2008

I was deeply saddened to hear Jim passed away.Jim and I carpooled to work for a couple of years back when Jim was in the Pipe Business. He was devout family man, had a great sense of humor, and was a good companion. My condolences to his family.

August 14, 2008

Robyn, our thoughts and prayers are with you, Caryn, Tim and Patrick. Jim will be greatly missed.

Love,
Denny and Beth Hufford and family

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