Henry Ketels

Henry Ketels passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. Henry was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who loved to spend time with his family. Henry loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, gardening and sharing his love of nature. He was a great storyteller and amazed his family with his great memory and many adventures.

Henry was born on June 25, 1916 on Hill Street in Little Chute. He moved to Kimberly shortly thereafter and spent the majority of his life there working for Kimberly Clark and Midtec. Henry served our country in the United States Army during WWII. He lived in Kaukauna during his retirement years. Henry spent the last five years at the St. Paul Home in Kaukauna. We want to thank them for their loving care and taking time to listen to his many adventures.

Henry is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Anna Rose (DeLeeuw) Ketels. Four children: Judy (Jack) Weiland, Joan (John) Nicholas, David (Susan) Ketels and Donald (Debbra) Ketels. He is survived by his adoring grandchildren: Tom (Teresa) Weiland, Holly (Jeff) Jacobson, Jodie (Ben) Peter, Jeff (Karin) Nicholas, John (Trista) Ketels, Jeremiah (Heather) Ketels, Danielle Ketels, Dennis Ketels and Dustin Ketels; eleven great grandchildren: Jenna, Austin and Shaunna Jacobson; Moira, Keira, Lorelei and Aislinn Weiland; Cecilia Peter; Maddie Sue and Jackson Ketels and Nathaniel Ketels; his sister, Agnes Welter. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances Ketels and his sister Ida Ketels.

The funeral liturgy for Henry will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at ST. KATHARINE DREXEL – ST. AL'S SITE, 2401 Main Avenue, Kaukauna. Father Jerry Pastors will be officiating. Burial will take place at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday at the church from 9:30 am until the time of mass. Memorials to St. Katharine Drexel or St. Paul Elder Services are appreciated.

Fargo Funeral Home
400 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Kaukauna, WI 54130
(920)766-6200