Thomas Tracy Kettinger, age 83, of Mancelona and Auburn Hills, was born July 2, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio, and passed away November 25, 2024 in Gaylord, Michigan. Beloved husband of Margie (Brondyke) Kettinger for 60 years. Loving father of the late Julie (Brian) Moore, Thomas (Teresa) Kettinger, Amy Cassani, and Tracey (Richard) Collins. Proud grandfather of Stephanie Moore, Catelyn (Dan) Kummerl, Jacob (Lila) Kettinger, Abby Kettinger, Julia (Melvin) Frick, Chloe Cassani, Jillian Cassani, Garrett Collins, Ethan Collins, and Riley Collins. Treasured great-grandfather of Skylar, Aria, Sawyer, Leo, Vada, Charlie, and Melvin. Dear brother of Merle (the late Eunice) Kettinger. Thomas will be missed by numerous other family members and friends. Thomas was preceded in passing by his parents, Tracy and Iona Kettinger; and his siblings, Kenny Kettinger, Dorothy Mominee, and Don Kettinger.
Funeral Visitation will be held Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 10:00am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11:00am at Pixley Funeral Home, 3530 Auburn Road, Auburn Hills. Burial at Aaron Webster Cemetery, 150 S. Squirrel Road, Auburn Hills.
