Howard W. Ketterer, 83, of Beaumont died Tuesday, April 27, 2004 in Beaumont.
He was a native of Ashland, Kentucky and area resident since 1948, Howard was a retired Estimator with Bethlehem Steel after attending the University of Oregon. A U.S. Army Air Corp Veteran, he served his country during World War II.
He was a skilled woodworker, carpenter and bowler who loved Lamar Baseball and the Little Theater where he held the Leading Role in “Our Town”. Howard was also a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Grumpy Old Men’s Bible Class and sang in the Church Choir.
Howard is survived by his wife, Shirley Ketterer of Beaumont; daughters, Burma Ketterer of Woodville and Janice Buchanan and her husband, Robert of Beaumont; brother, Bill Ketterer and his wife, Joyce of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; sister, Mickey Snyder and her husband, Paul of Ashland, Kentucky; grandchildren, Lisa Sappington, Bruce Buchanan and Steven Buchanan; great grandchildren, Brittany Sawyer, Megan Buchanan, Dillon Sappington, Andrew Buchanan and Joshua Buchanan; great-great-grandson, Cody Sawyer; step-daughters, Judith Smith and her husband, Freddie of Lumberton and Karen Cole and her husband, Richard of Grapeland; step-grandchildren, Melissa Moore, Holle Cole and Amy Smith; step-great-grandchildren, Natalie Smith and Dawson Smith; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Ketterer was preceded in death by his son, Conlee Gordon Ketterer.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004 at Wesley United Methodist Church, Beaumont, followed by burial in Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of Broussard’s, 1605 N. Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Wednesday evening from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church Building Fund or Music Fund, P.O. Box 7410 Beaumont, Texas 77726
