Robert A . Ketteler, 89
Robert A. Ketteler, 89, of Dalton, Nebraska, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022. A Rosary Service will be at 9:30 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dalton, with Father Tim Stoner officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Dalton. Visitation will be held at 9:30 prior to the Rosary at the church.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to any of the following: Gurley or Dalton Fire Department or St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
You may view Robert’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com.
Robert was born June 29, 1933, on the family farm one mile west of Dalton, to Anthony and Catherine Ketteler (Wirges). He attended Center School from kindergarten through the 10th grade. He then attended and graduated from Gurley High School with honors in 1950. He then started working for Howard Reimers as a hired farm hand. He also drove truck for the Egging company and NFO. He had a lot of great trucking stories. He worked for various farmers assisting in their farming issues. He helped with custom harvesting, one of his favorite jobs. He continued farming with his dad until his dad retired. One of his favorite stories he used to tell was regarding the family work horse, falling off him and caring for him.
Robert belonged to St. Mary’s Catholic Church his entire life. He was baptized, received First Communion, was confirmed, and married to his wife, Trudy Ketteler, in that church.
His favorite past time was tinkering around the farm, driving Minneapolis Moline tractors, eating and sleeping ( who doesn’t?).
He is survived by his wife, Trudy Ketteler; his son,Walter (Julie) Halle; his daughter, Kimberly Broomfield; nine grandchildren: Jeff (Shauna) Halle, Cody Halle and his partner Jon, Brittney (John) Hirt, Matthew (Miah) Ellis, Joshua (Forest) Ellis, Brady (Celine) Ellis, Joshua Broomfield, Nathan Broomfield, and Jenna Broomfield; four great-grandchildren (Skylar, Gracie, John, and Oliver); and numerous nephews, nieces, uncles, aunts, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Catherine; his brother Lloyd Kettleler; and his sisters, Celestine Ketteler, Florence Stigall, and Dorothy Kopetzky.