Melvin (Mel) E. Ketter, Sr.

Melvin (Mel) E. Ketter Sr. passed November 28, 2023, at the age of 89, in Topeka, Kansas.

Mel was born April 12, 1934, in Hoyt, Kansas, the son of Lawrence and Alma Irene (Troughton) Ketter.

After graduating from Rossville High School in 1952, Mel attended Washburn University. He joined the US Army, serving between 1956-1958 in Germany. He married Barbara Ullrich in 1959. Mel worked as a salesman for International Harvester, and later for the Ford Motor Company.

He was a member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church, serving as an usher for more than 35 years. He enjoyed walking, golfing, and watching sports, especially Kansas University Basketball.

Mel is survived by his wife Barbara, children Mel Ketter Jr., Janet Ketter (Alex Dultmeier), and Linda (Mike) Kozubek.

Services will be held Wednesday, January 3, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 2700 SE Virginia Ave., Topeka, Kansas, 66605. Visitation will begin at 9:00AM. With a Parish Rosary being prayed at 10:00AM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM. A luncheon will immediately follow Mass at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary cemetery at 1:30 PM.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mel's memory to St. Matthew Catholic Church. Contributions may be left with the church or sent in care of Midwest Cremation, 525 SE 37th Street, Topeka, KS 66605.