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: