James E. Ketchel Obituary

The passing of James E. Ketchel of North Branch, Minnesota occurred on August 12, 2026. James, born on November 4, 1940, is remembered by those who knew him. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James E. Ketchel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his wife Karen; his parents, Elmer Ketchel and Rose Ketchel; and his siblings, Roy, Greg, Rick, Jeanette and Carol.

He is survived by: his sons, Todd (Maria), Brian (Janine) and Danny (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Brittney Fischer (Joel), Joe (Kylie), Courtney, Alex (Caylee Klug), Cole Sorenson, Wesley Sorenson and Lily Sorenson; his great grandchild Blake Fischer; his brother Gary (Nancy); and his brother-in-law Ron Krueger.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations can be made to K9 For Warriors.