Charles Ketring Obituary
The passing of Charles Ketring of Carbondale, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 30, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Charles Ketring to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Henry Ketring and Emma Margaret Coleman; his wife Betty Louise Powell; his siblings, Elliott Ketring, Adelaide Glasgow, Eugene Ketring and Evanan Fulmer; and his granddaughter-in-law Alicia Cremeens Upton.
He is survived by: his children, Deborah Upton (Rick), William Ketring (Elaine), Charles Ketring (Cyndi) and Donna Ketring; his grandchildren, Joseph Upton, Melissa Henson (Ben) and Aubree Ketring (Chase Hancock); and his great grandchildren, Maddy Henson, Alex Henson, Layla Upton, Zach Henson and Katy Henson. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be made to The Air Force Museum Foundation, PO Box 1903, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433.
