Robert Kettering

Robert W. Kettering, Sr., age 89, a resident of Webster died March 14, 2012 at his home. Bob was born on January 23, 1923 in Walrath, Wisconsin to Alvah (Bob) and Anna Kettering. He attended grade school in Glen Flora and went to high school in Ladysmith. He then went on to St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota. Bob married Gloria Bode in 1947 in Camden, New Jersey. After college Bob enlisted in the United States Navy where he served as a carrier pilot. He remained in the Navy Reserves as a Lt. Commander until his retirement. Using his skills from the Navy, he worked as a flight instructor at Flying Cloud Airport in Minneapolis. He attended business school and became a salesman and part owner of the Wheeler Tank Manufacturing in St. Paul before retiring in 1987. In 1989 Bob and Gloria made their home on Devils Lake in Webster. Bob enjoyed golf, hunting and flying. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Gloria; his children Robert, Jr. (Susan) Kettering, John (Kathryn) Kettering, Patricia Kettering, Susan (Joel) Rowland, Elaine (Thomas) Gibbs, Jeanne Jaeger, Kathy (Harry, "Buck") Anderson and Lisa Kettering; 13 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and brother George (Susie) Kettering. Mass will be held April 9, 2012 at 10:30 AM at St. Albert the Great in Minneapolis. Interment will be held at Fort Snelling National Cemetery.