Robert ''Bob'' Nelson Ketelhut

Robert "Bob" Nelson Ketelhut, age 78, of Joppa, MD, passed away on March 12, 2013 at his home. Born in Detroit, MI, he was the son of the late Emil Robert and Esther Skiba Ketelhut. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served our country during the Korean War. He worked as an accountant and loved to fish and travel in his motorhome in which he had twice visited Alaska. His Model A was his baby and he also enjoyed painting the outdoors. He will be missed dearly by his three legged friend Nala.

Mr. Ketelhut is survived by his wife of 54 years, Delene "Dee" Ketelhut; son, Michael Scott Ketelhut of Aberdeen, MD; daughter, Tammy Angelique Westman and husband, Bill, of Dexter, MI; brothers, David Ketelhut and wife, Georgie, and Thomas Ketelhut and wife, Carolyn, all of DeBary, FL; grandchildren, Kristine and Danielle Westman of Dexter, MI, Dustin and Cameron Ketelhut of Parkville, MD, Kelsi and Brian Weaver of Bethel, NC and Ashley Basler of Charlotte, SC; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son, Mark Allen Ketelhut; daughter, KasCindra Luanne Weaver; and sister, Betty Harris.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Kidney Foundation of Maryland, 1107 Kenilworth Drive, Suite 202, Baltimore, MD 21204.