Richard Roscoe Kettering

Richard R. Kettering

Richard R. Kettering, age 100, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Sebring, Florida.  He was born on October 28, 1918 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Howard and Ila (Carpenter) Kettering.  Richard served in 482 ^nd bomber group of 8 ^th Air Force in WWII.  He had been a resident since 1982 coming from Fort Wayne, Indiana, was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Highlands Shrine Club, Blue Heron, Cracker Trail Camp and the First United Methodist Church in Sebring.  He enjoyed woodworking, traveling in his RV Camper, and was a clock maker.  Richard is survived by his Wife, Roberta Jane Kettering of Sebring, FL; Daughters, Judith Bockrath (Michael) of Vandalia, OH; Leise Belcher (Carl) of Sebring, FL; Step-Son, Stephen Ludwig of Pacifica, CA; two Grandchildren; three Step-Grandchildren; six Great-Grandchildren; one Great-Great-Grandchild; three Step-Great-Great-Grandchildren.  Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first Wife, Martha Hartle Kettering; Daughter, Ann Cains; Brother, Gordon Kettering.  Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 5:00pm at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home with family receiving friends beginning at 4:00pm.  Memorial donations may be made to First United Methodist Church or Humane Society.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

Online condolences may be left at:

www.stephensonnelsonfh.com