Henry Kettl, 84, of Beaumont, died Thursday, December 28, 2006 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native and life-long resident of Beaumont, Henry was a chemist and engineer with Mobil Oil for forty-three years. He was a United States Navy veteran having served in World War II.
Survivors include his wife, (Lila) Bea Kettl of Beaumont; daughters, Stena Kettl of Richmond and Celeste Kendrick and her husband David of Greeley, Colorado; sons, Lonnie Kettl and his wife Melinda of Zachary, Louisiana, James Kettl and his wife Tina of Seattle, Washington and Sean Kettl of Beaumont; seven grandchildren, Cydney Meyer, Casey Meyer, Genesis Kettl, Erin Kettl, Heather Kettl, Lauren Kendrick and Scott Kendrick; brother-in-law, Rhitt Garrett and his wife Janet of Hockessin, Delaware; and sister-in-law, Ann Norsworthy and her husband Brian of Beaumont.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2006 at Our Lady of the Assumption Catholic Church. Cremation arrangements will be handled under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont. A Christian Vigil will be 6:00 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2006 at the Mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of your choice.
