Reverend Robert Lee Kettelhut of Rolling Meadows, IL, died Thursday April 14, 2011, at his home. He was 77.

Born April 28, 1933, in Evansville, Indiana, he was brought up at Zion United Church of Christ and attended Bosse High School [Class of 1951], where he played football and baseball. One of his fondest memories was of growing up in Indiana and working in the apple orchards.

He received his Masters of Divinity and his Doctorate at Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, MO. He served churches in California and Illinois. He retired from St. Paul United Church of Christ in Palatine, IL in 1998.

He was husband for 50 years to Helene (Meyers), father of Martin, David, and Jonathan (Porsche) Kettelhut; grandfather of Alexis, Jonathan, Jaimie, Lydia, Gabe, and Nathan; brother of Gloria (the late Andrew Wade), and uncle of Deborah Wade. He is preceded in death by his parents, Grace (Kasper) and Theophil Kettelhut.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Christian Church in Arlington Heights, IL or Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, MO.

The memorial service was held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2011at the Christian Church, Arlington Heights, IL.

Arrangements were made by Meadows Funeral Home, Rolling Meadows, IL.

April 16, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We have many happy memories of Bob's visits to the farm.
Bud Costello, Diane Costello Williams, Kathleen Costello Donenberg, Shawn Costello, and Frank Costello

April 17, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rev Kettlehut was the main reason we came back to St Paul's UCC, Palatine. He married us and baptized our kids. We were very inspired with him. We will miss him.
Jim & Donna Dittman (nee Graham), Melissa & Jessica. ~ Donna Dittman, Streamwood, Illinois

April 18, 2011
Dear Helene and family, Curt and I are so sorry to learn that "Dr. Bob" has passed away. We remember him so fondly for his caring nature, perception toward situations, and, of course, his humor. He will always be remembered as a positive influence in the lives of us as well as our children. May knowing that others care and share in your sorrow help to ease the void in your lives.
Love, Gail Tice

April 19, 2011
We love you so much Dad. You were so good to us and the kids. We miss you more then you know and we will do all we can to keep your memory alive.
Love, Porsche, Jon, Jaimie, Lydia, Gabriel, & Nathan
Porsche Kettelhut, Madison, Wisconsin

April 22, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I have many memories of attending church services with my parents and my family. Dr. Bob and St. Paul Church have special memories in my heart.
Judy Buehring Ramage (Menasha, WI)