Kenneth Joseph Zettel Obituary
The family of Kenneth Joseph Zettel of West Branch, Michigan announces his passing on October 29, 2026. Kenneth, born on July 17, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Donatus Zettel and Lucinda Zettel (Gildner); his wife Kathleen "Kathy" Zettel; his children, Steven, Baby Zettel and Joseph; his great grandchild Skyler Nemchak; and his siblings, Eugene Zettel, Genevieve Kruch, Alfred Zettel, Cecil Zettel and Roseann Davis.
He is survived by: his children, James Zettel (April), Susanna Mier (Mark), Dominic Zettel (Terry), Daniel Zettel (Melinda), Theodore Zettel (Melissa), Eric Zettel (Angela), Samuel Zettel (Laci) and Andrew Zettel (Sarah); his grandchildren, Steven Zettel (Sara), Sara Deyarmond (Mike), Emily Wangler (Kyle), Seth Mier, Gabrielle Alderton (Evan), Cameron Zettel, Dillon Zettel, Breanna Moody (Jonathan), Adam Zettel, Aaron Zettel, Alec Zettel, Adrian Zettel, Alexis Nemchak (Jon), Jacob Zettel (Phoenix), Allison Zettel, Rebecca Zettel, Thomas Pruner, Cassandra Marshall, Tessa Marshall, Daniel Marshall, Abigail Marshall, Peyton Zettel, Kenzie Zettel, Sophie Zettel and Grant Zettel; his great grandchildren, Percy, Jerimiha, Annabelle, Faye, Jacob, Landyn, Emersyn, Kameryn, Blake, Lyla, Lillian, Lane, Atlas, Saphira and Aurora; his siblings, Yvonne Ostrander, Wayne Zettel (Mary) and Jerome Zettel; and his sisters-in-law, Loretta Zettel and Betty Zettel. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 1st 2026 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Monday, November 2nd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 at 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (961 W Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI 48661). A graveside service will be held on Monday, November 2nd 2026 at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery (961 W Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI 48661).
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Joseph Catholic School Endowment Fund, and Knights of Columbus #2022.
