Daniel Keith Ketterer, Warsaw, passed away at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017, at his residence at the age of 61.
He was born March 5, 1956, in Hamilton, Ohio, to Beverly Jane Burns and George William Ketterer. On June 14, 1980, he was married in Jamestown, N.D., to Faith Diane Friebel, who survives.
Daniel was a graduate of Puraquequara High School in Brazil. He attended Moody Bible Institute in Chicago from 1975-1978, and attended John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark. He returned to Brazil from 1982-1987, after which he attended Grace College and Seminary in Winona Lake, and received his master’s degree in 1990.
Daniel was a true educator and enjoyed his calling as a missionary teacher. He spent a good part of his life in Brazil, returning once again from 1991-2010. He was a resident of Kosciusko County for the past six years and he will be missed by many, but most of all he will forever be loved by his family.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 36 years, Faith Diane Ketterer, Warsaw; three children: Brandt Ketterer , Leadville, Colo.; Karen Ketterer, Los Angeles, Calif.; and Ryan Ketterer, South Bend. Also surviving are three siblings: Michael Ketterer, Georgetown, Ohio; Kimberly (husband Jeff) Minnich, Seaman, Ohio; and John Ketterer, Delaware; and also his mother, Barbara Ketterer, Sanford, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Beverly Jane and George William Ketterer.
Friends and family are invited to Pleasant View Bible Church, 2782 W. 200 N, Warsaw, for a time for visitation from 3-5 p.m. Friday, June 9. A memorial service will follow immediately at 5 p.m. and will be officiated by Pastor Pete Gross Jr.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at Rose Hill Burial Park, Hamilton.
Arrangements were entrusted to Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw.
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Memorials to Pleasant View Bible Church, 2782 W. 200 N., Warsaw, IN 46580.
Condolences may be sent at www.redpathfruthfuneralhome.com
