Funeral service for Harold Kettwick was held Saturday, Jan. 24 at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Rev. William Peake officiating. Harold died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at North Iowa Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa at the age of 70. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center with Winter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Organist was Marlene Krull and honorary bearers were Madonna Kettwick, Jasmyne Kettwick, Abby Howel, Troy Kettwick, Dedric Kettwick, Jett Kettwick, Karsen Kettwick
Casket Bearers were Darvin Kettwick, Michael Kettwick, Wayne Kettwick, David Kettwic, Treye Kettwick, Drew Kettwick, Chris Howell and Ross Kettwick.
Harold A. Kettwick, son of Harry and Hannah (Gerzema) Kettwick, was born in the old hospital in Buffalo Center on April 29, 1933. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. He attended country school through 7th grade and then attended and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1950.
On January 18, 1953, Harold was united in marriage to Deloris Dontje at the First Reformed Church. Together they farmed northwest of Buffalo Center and raised five children: Madonna, Darvin, Michael, Wayne and David.
Harold was a member of the First Reformed Church serving as elder, deacon, and Sunday school teacher. He was a board member of the Farmer’s Coop Elevator, a Lincoln township trustee, and a 4-H leader.
He collected caps and toy tractors. Harold participated in both town and church league softball, bowling, and enjoyed pitching horseshoe. He made woodworking projects for family, friends, and the church bazaar.
His grandchildren learned how to craft pinewood derby cars, and numerous 4-H projects under his guidance. He cherished being with his family and found great joy in attending sporting events, drama, music, church, 4-H, and FFA activities his children and grandchildren were involved in. His grandchildren, ranging in age from twenty-four to two years brought him special joy. Those who knew him well will remember that he always found time to visit with friends and family and enjoyed meeting new people. His easy laughter would echo throughout the room.
Harold is survived by his wife Deloris of Buffalo Center; his children: Madonna Kettwick of Waukon; Darvin Kettwick and his wife Robin of Buffalo Center; Michael Kettwick and his wife Carole of Buffalo Center; Wayne Kettwick and his wife Tracy of DeWitt, and David Kettwick and his wife Renee of Clarinda. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Chris and Abby Howell; Drew, Ross and Troy Kettwick; Jasmyne, Treye, and Karsen Kettwick, and Dedric and Jett Kettwick. Also mourning his loss are sisters: Geraldine Wessels of Buffalo Center; Lenora Moorhead and husband Ken of Rochester, Minn.; Elvera Logemann and husband Donald of Swea City and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Marvin, his grandson Tyler and by brother-in-law Jake Wessels.
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Harold Kettwick, 70
Published January 28, 2004, Page B-5
Funeral service for Harold Kettwick was held Saturday, Jan. 24 at First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center with Rev. William Peake officiating. Harold died on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004, at North Iowa Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa at the age of 70. Interment was at Graceland Cemetery in Buffalo Center with Winter Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Organist was Marlene Krull and honorary bearers were Madonna Kettwick, Jasmyne Kettwick, Abby Howel, Troy Kettwick, Dedric Kettwick, Jett Kettwick, Karsen Kettwick. Casket Bearers were Darvin Kettwick, Michael Kettwick, Wayne Kettwick, David Kettwick, Treye Kettwick, Drew Kettwick, Chris Howell and Ross Kettwick.
Harold A. Kettwick, son of Harry and Hannah (Gerzema) Kettwick, was born in the old hospital in Buffalo Center on April 29, 1933. He was baptized and confirmed at the First Reformed Church in Buffalo Center. He attended country school through 7th grade and then attended and graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1950. On January 18, 1953, Harold was united in marriage to Deloris Dontje at the First Reformed Church. Together they farmed northwest of Buffalo Center and raised five children: Madonna, Darvin, Michael, Wayne and David. Harold was a member of the First Reformed Church serving as elder, deacon, and Sunday school teacher. He was a board member of the Farmer’s Coop Elevator, a Lincoln township trustee, and a 4-H leader. He collected caps and toy tractors. Harold participated in both town and church league softball, bowling, and enjoyed pitching horseshoe. He made woodworking projects for family, friends, and the church bazaar. His grandchildren learned how to craft pinewood derby cars, and numerous 4-H projects under his guidance. He cherished being with his family and found great joy in attending sporting events, drama, music, church, 4-H, and FFA activities his children and grandchildren were involved in. His grandchildren, ranging in age from twenty-four to two years brought him special joy. Those who knew him well will remember that he always found time to visit with friends and family and enjoyed meeting new people. His easy laughter would echo throughout the room.
Harold is survived by his wife Deloris of Buffalo Center; his children: Madonna Kettwick of Waukon; Darvin Kettwick and his wife Robin of Buffalo Center; Michael Kettwick and his wife Carole of Buffalo Center; Wayne Kettwick and his wife Tracy of DeWitt, and David Kettwick and his wife Renee of Clarinda. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Chris and Abby Howell; Drew, Ross and Troy Kettwick; Jasmyne, Treye, and Karsen Kettwick, and Dedric and Jett Kettwick. Also mourning his loss are sisters: Geraldine Wessels of Buffalo Center; Lenora Moorhead and husband Ken of Rochester, Minn.; Elvera Logemann and husband Donald of Swea City and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Marvin, his grandson Tyler and by brother-in-law Jake Wessels.
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