James H. "Jim" Kettner's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Waconia, Minnesota

James H. "Jim" Kettner

August 1, 1930 - May 29, 2026 (95 years old)

Waconia, Minnesota

James H. "Jim" Kettner's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Waconia, Minnesota

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James H. "Jim" Kettner

August 1, 1930 - May 29, 2026 (95 years old)

Waconia, Minnesota

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James H. Kettner Obituary

The family announces the passing of James H. Kettner of Waconia, Minnesota on May 29, 2026. James, born on August 1, 1930 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his mother Leona Kettner (Mirkes); his wife Gertrude Kettner (Anderson); his father Henry "Hank" Kettner (Hank); his parents-in-law, Sam and Mary Anderson (Kureski); his son-in-law Ray Mahnke; his grandson Joseph Mahnke; and his siblings-in-law, Samuel Anderson (Pat), Gloria Tardiff (Howard), Verlyn Anderson, Elaine Staedtle (Carl), Bernice Bonitz (George) and Betty Fondow (Jerry).

He is survived by: his children, Judi Mahnke of Chaska and Jim Kettner (Monica) of Kearney, NE; his grandchildren, Ian Mahnke (Michelle) of St. Cloud, Cory Mahnke (Lisa), Eric Mahnke (Susan) of Chaska and Erin Hammer (Jeff) of Waconia; his great grandchildren, Jayden Mahnke, Emma Mahnke, Matthew Mahnke, Parker Mahnke, Isla Ray Hammer, McHale Hammer, Milo Hammer and Leland Moravitz; his brother-in-law Myron Anderson (Rose) of Medford, WI; Madison Bosard (Hunter). He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home



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