Dale LeRoy Ketler
1942 – 2020
Dale LeRoy Ketler, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2020 with his family at his side. Dale was born in Volant, PA on June 22, 1942 to Joseph and Kathryn Ketler. Dale graduated from New Wilmington High School in 1960 and enlisted in the Army. When Dale left the Army he was a Specialist E4. Dale married his beautiful bride Janice Arlene (Arblaster) Ketler of Volant, PA on August 6, 1966. They moved to Youngstown, OH in 1970 where Dale worked at Niles Expanded Metal. An opportunity came up with long time friend Dick Johns that took the family to Oklahoma in 1979. It was there that Dale began his career with Chandler Expanded Metal. From there, Dale went to work again with his long time friend in the spa, jetted bathtub and countertop business until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janice Ketler, his daughter Lisa O’Donnell, his son Jeff Ketler (Brandy), and his grandchildren Ryan (Becca), Jenna (Caleb), Abby and Taylor. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Kathryn Ketler.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday Jun 25, 2020 at Edmond First Church of Nazarene, 3001 S Boulevard Edmond OK. Casual Dress is acceptable. A private spreading of ashes will be held at an undisclosed time.
Services are under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home – Edmond
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Dale Ketler’s name to one of the charities listed below:
Janice and family, I’m so sorry to hear of Dales passing but I’m told he’s not suffering anymore. He was such a sweet man and have many fond memories of him. Hugs love and comfort to you all. Marsha Cordray Baxter LPN
Thank you Marsha.
The Ketler’s
I loved Dale Ketler and if you knew him , you loved him as I did.
Truly a great guy! Loved our golf trips, playing golf at Kickingbird Golf Club, he will be missed!
I loved Dale. 20 plus years of friendship and golf. He is missed by everyone that knew him. We will stay close to his family.
He will be missed Love you SUPER good guy
Darrell Ratliff:
Great guy and a good friend.
He has been missed.
Dale was a great guy and always put a smile on my face. We joked about a lot and always enjoyed talking about family and life. Dale was a true friend of mine and most that knew him.
Dale loved his family. He was respectful to his family and friends. He was dependable. He was fun-loving and mischievous. For these wonderful traits and many more, Dale will be missed.
Could not have asked for a better neighbor or friend. Dale and I were always pulling pranks on each other and always trying to “one up on the other” ? Admit he usually go the best of me. They simply didn’t come any finer than Dale, Rest In Peace my friend !
Not to often in our lifetime do we get to meet a truly “good man” and have an opportunity to call him your friend. Dale was one of these exceptions. Loved to work, loved his family and he loved to have fun. I feel so blessed to have known Dale and will continue to think of him often.
Dale was such a wonderful man, I feel so blessed to have worked with him and for his friendship. I highly respected him for his values, love of his family and work ethics. I loved his somewhat twisted 🙂 sense of humor and he will be missed greatly. Jan, I truly wish I could be at his service to see all of you and hug you and celebrate Dale but I work for a senior community and am in direct contact with our seniors daily therefore I am not comfortable with large gatherings. I know Dale was very loved and touched so many lives that you will have many there for his celebration. Love you all, Kyle
Jan and Family,
Keeping you in continued prayer.
May God continue to give you comfort and strength. Love and blessings.
Arleen Burdick