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Edith Katherine Ketter

Sabetha, Kansas

12/28/1935 - 08/11/2019

Edith K. Moyer Ketter, 83, of Sabetha died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home in Sabetha surrounded by her family.

Edith was born on December 28, 1935 in Corning, Kansas, the daughter of Eugene and Katherine Weller Moyer. She attended White Hall School, a country schoolhouse near Corning. She went there until it closed. She then attended Centralia schools. Edith graduated from Centralia High School in 1953. She then attended Central Business College in Kansas City, Missouri and graduated in 1954.

Edith worked from 1954 to 1957 for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Topeka, in the Directory Sales Department.

On April 27, 1957 Edith married Gerard P. Ketter at St. James Catholic Church in Wetmore. The couple raised five beautiful children. She was a homemaker until her children were raised, then in 1976 she went to work at Sabetha Manor, retiring in 1989.

Edith had a lot of hobbies and interests in her life including sewing, quilting, baking, cooking, music, walks, hiking and traveling. She and Jerry traveled to 15 countries.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha, and when they were deciding on the construction of the new church in Sabetha, she toured churches in Nebraska and Iowa to aid in the planning of the building.

Edith was also a member of Sacred Heart Altar Society and the Berwick Home Benefit FCE group. She served as a project leader for the Lucky Clover 4-H Club and was Chairman of the Nemaha County NARFE Alzheimer’s committee.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene on August 28, 1956, Katherine on January 29, 1979 and her sister Alice on March 30, 1955.

Edith is survived by her husband, Jerry of 62 years; her three sons, Philip (Nancy) Ketter of Lecompton, Kevin (DeeAnn) Ketter of Auburn, Nebraska, and Dr. Ivan (Linda) Ketter of Topeka; her two daughters, Ellen (Richard) Powell of Germantown, Tennessee, Trina (Michael) of Wamego; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Edith will be instate at the Sacred Heart Church around 5 P.M. on Thursday prior to the rosary

A rosary will be prayed at 7 P.M. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, August 16, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha at 10 A.M. The Burial will be in St. Bede’s Catholic Cemetery in Kelly.

Memorials are for Cancer, Alzheimer’s and/or Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha, sent in care of the family.

Edith will be instate at the Sacred Heart Church around 5 P.M. on Thursday prior to the rosary

A rosary will be prayed at 7 P.M. on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha.

 

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, August 16, 2019, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sabetha.

The Burial will be in St. Bede’s Catholic Cemetery in Kelly.

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13 Comments

  1. Christeen Ketter McKellips on August 12, 2019 at 3:21 pm

    So sorry to hear about Edith. I remember fondly of her being introduced to our family as Jerry’s girlfriend. She as usual put up with giggiling girls with her smiles. I thought she looked like a movie star and never stopped admiring her as a sweet and loving lady.

  2. Jon and Marjean Moore on August 13, 2019 at 8:31 am

    So sorry to hear
    Our thoughts and prayers for all of you
    She was a sweet,loving person,will be missed.

  3. Cheryl Mishler on August 13, 2019 at 9:06 am

    I truly lovely “lady”, in every definition of the world. Much love and many prayers for Jerry and their family. Dave and Cheryl

  4. Greg and Melinda Sinn on August 13, 2019 at 9:55 am

    May God comfort you at this difficult time.

  5. Tom and Debbie Powell on August 13, 2019 at 1:06 pm

    Our thoughts and prayers go to her and all her family and friends!! She is now at peace with God !!

  6. Julie Hunt on August 13, 2019 at 2:05 pm

    So Sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  7. Terri Kellenberger McKim on August 13, 2019 at 3:29 pm

    Edith was such a sweet person–so sorry for your loss.

  8. Barb Agee on August 13, 2019 at 4:47 pm

    She was such a sweet lady she will be missed by all. Your family is in my prayers .

  9. Kay Kendall Wissmann on August 13, 2019 at 9:38 pm

    I will always remember a smiling Edith. May God grant you strength for the days ahead and your memories bring you comfort.

  10. Jorja Barrett Fleener on August 15, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    I’m sorry to hear of the lost of edith she was a favorite cousin of my mother Louise Kemplay Barrett. Your thoughts, memories and prayers are with us.

  11. Ron Ketter on August 15, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    She had a generous, kind heart. I will always remember her smile and the twinkle in her eye. Fond childhood memories visiting her, Uncle Jerry, Phillip, Kevin, Ivan, Ellen, and Trina. Janet and I send our condolences and love to Jerry and all of the family.

  12. Mary Nowak on August 16, 2019 at 12:23 am

    Dear Uncle Jerry and family: We extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of you in the loss of Edith. She is fondly remembered as a very kind-hearted lady who will be missed very much. Please know that we will be thinking of you and keeping all of you in our prayers during this difficult time. May you be comforted with the love and peace of God’s wonderful promises of eternal life to all who have believed and trusted in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior!

    All our love,
    Mary and Tom Nowak

  13. Karen Bradley on August 17, 2019 at 9:02 pm

    My condolences Jerry to you and family. Sounds like you were able to enjoy travels with Edith after your retirement which I’m sure made for many wonderful memories.
    Karen Bradley, retired PM Bern

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