Kettner, Harold

Other Events:

• Death Record - Civil: 22 Nov 1972
• Obituary: 24 Nov 1972; Appleton Post Crescent

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Death Record - Civil:
Name: Harold E Kettner
Age: 66
Sex: M (Male)
Birth Date: abt 1906
Death Date: 22 Nov 1972
Location: Appl (May be abbreviated)
Certificate: 040385

Obituary:
Harold E. Kettner Route 1, Black Creek Age 66, passed away Wednesday forenoon following a short illness. He was born November 20, 1906 in the township of Bovina, the son of Mrs. Emma Kettner and the late Edward Kettner Sr. He farmed at his present address for the past 34 years. In 1937 he was united in marriage to Miss Mabel Schimmelpfennig. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Black Creek, and on the Board of Directors for the Pure Milk Products. Survivors include his wife, Mabel; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Ruth) Barrington, New London; two sons, Merlin, Black Creek; Harold Jr., at home; five grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Emma Kettner, Black Creek; four brothers, Ervin, Neenah; Raymond and Edward, Jr., both of Black Creek; Orville, Green Bay; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Verona) Diehl, Menasha; and Mrs. Henry (Lucille) Boelter, Shiocton. His father and one brother preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Black Creek, with Rev. Arden Wood officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park, Appleton Friends may call at the Muehl Funeral Home, Black Creek, after 2 p.m. on Friday.
Friday, Nov. 24,1972 The Post-Crescent, Appleton-Neenah-Menasha, Wis. B-1 3

Harold married Schimmelpfenning, Mabel 10 Dec 1937. Mabel (daughter of Schimmelpfenning, William Carl F. and Luebke, Anna) was born 20 Jun 1917, Black Creek, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 6 Sep 2003; was buried , Highland Memorial Park Cemetery, Appleton, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

Other Events:

• Obituary: 4 Mar 2017; APC

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Obituary:
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the lord with all thine heart…..Merlin "Tobe" A. Kettner, 77, of Black Creek, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017, at ThedaCare Regional Medical Center, Appleton. He was born June 4, 1939, son of the late Harold and Mabel (Schimmelpfenig) Kettner.
He was united in marriage to Doris Genske on April 23, 1960 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Black Creek. Tobe remained a faithful member at Immanuel Lutheran throughout the years.
Tobe worked for the Village of Black Creek for 41 years. He and Doris were named Black Creek Citizens of the year in 2011.
Tobe enjoyed fishing with his friends, hunting, and being outdoors. He could fix and make parts for almost anything that needed fixing. Above all, he was a great friend to many and loved his family with all his heart.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; his children: Christine Kettner, Connie (Bill) Doersch, Corey (Connie) Kettner; and two grandchildren: Masin and Emma Kettner; sister, Ruth (Mike) Barrington; brother, Harold (Karol) Kettner. Further survived by in-laws: Lorraine Remmel, Lee (Diane) Genske, Rolland (Judy) Genske, and Rosella Kettner. Also, survived by nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers-in-law: Donald Remmel and Paul Kettner; sister-in-law, Arlene (Jack) Huse; niece, Sara; nephews: Paul and Jeremy.
Friends may call at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 201 E. Birch Street, Black Creek, on Monday, March 6, 2017, from 4-8 pm and visitation will continue at the church on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 from 9:00 am until services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steve Schlicht and Pastor John Brandt officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.muehlboettcher.com
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established in Tobe's memory.
Special thanks to Black Creek Rescue and ThedaCare Physicians of Black Creek for the kind and wonderful care you gave Tobe. Thank you also to Dick Melchert, Perry Pierre, and Donald Kettner for being such good friends, co-workers, and fishing buddies.