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John R Ketchem

November 16, 1938 – June 1, 2018
Obituary of John R Ketchem
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Behm Funeral Homes, Inc.

John R. Ketchem age 79 of Waynesburg passed away Friday, June 1, 2018 in Evergreen Assisted Living in Waynesburg.

He was born November 16, 1938 in Waynesburg, a son of the late John W. and Clemma Marguerite Clark Ketchem.

He was a graduate of the University of North Dakota.

Mr. Ketchem was the owner of Ketchem Construction in Waynesburg and specialized in coal mine elevator installation.

John enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his family.

He was a member of the National Rifle Association and had served as a member of the Greene County Republican Committee.

Surviving are his wife Penny Clelland Ketchem, four children, Sandra Jo Ketchem, Dana Calvert (Gary),Kiperly Whitlatch (Eric), and Aaron Ketchem (fiancé’ Angel) all of Waynesburg; eight grandchildren, T.J. Calvert, Derek Calvert, Andy Calvert, Angela Karolewics, Jamey Whitlatch, David Whitlatch, Justin Whitlatch, and Seth Ketchem; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard Ketchem of Waynesburg; and one sister Cressida Katusa of Florida.

Deceased are a son John Brett Ketchem and a sister Ellen M. Doney.

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FAMILY

John W. KetchemFather (deceased)

Clemma Marguerite Clark KetchemMother (deceased)

Penny S. Clelland KetchemWife

Sandra Jo KetchemDaughter

Dana Clavert (Gary)Daughter

Kiperly Whitlatch (Eric)Daughter

Aaron Ketchem (Fiance Angel)Son

John Brett KetchemSon (deceased)

T.J. CalvertGrandson

Derek CalvertGrandson

Andy CalvertGrandson

Angela KarolewicsGranddaughter

Jamey WhitlatchGrandson

David WhitlatchGrandson

Justin WhitlatchGrandson

Seth KetchemGrandson

Richard KetchemBrother

Cressida KatusaSister

Ellen M. DoneySister (deceased)

Also surviving are five great-grandchildren.

DONATIONS

Cornelia deLange Syndrome Foundation302 W. Main St. , Avon, CT. 06001

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