12/14/1956 – 8/18/2017

Preceded in death by father, Jack Schooler & brother Jim Schooler. Survived by mother, Florence Schooler, sisters Jackie (John) Gerken & Julie Allen all of Omaha, Jennifer (Steve) Harmon of Las Vegas, Nv. 13 nieces & nephews and all who loved him. Memorial Service Sat. Aug 26, 2017 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 11120 Calhoun Rd, Omaha, Ne. 68152. Visitation with family at 10:00 AM with the Service at 11:00 AM

A limb has fallen from the tree. Joseph A. Ketchmark, 70, of Omaha, NE passed away peacefully on Friday August 18, 2017.

Joe is survived by his wife Carla of 48 years, sons Shawn (Heidi) and Cory, grandchildren Rachel, Justin, Laurel and Kensley, brothers Frank (Peggy), John (Diane), and Bernard, sisters Patricia (Dan) Rathe, Colleen (Rick) Pedersen, Mary (Chet) Dierberger, Michala Kay (Doug) Schultz, Ann (Tim) Russell, Teresa (Gene) Freeman and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Joe was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all.

Joe was born in Spalding, NE to John and Clare on Saturday February 8, 1947. He went to school in Burwell NE. He married Carla Harrold on Sunday, April 12, 1969. He graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He worked as Field Office Supervisor for the FDIC for 32 years. After retirement he continued consulting for numerous banks around the midwest.   He served on the board of directors for Bank of Fullerton, First Foundation Bank and The Nehawka Bank.

Joe loved life and he loved people. He made friends like that was what your were supposed to do everyday. After Joe retired he found a joy in volunteering. He volunteered at the Holland Center, Orpheum Theater and the Community Playhouse. He was very active with the Knights of Columbus.   He liked to tinker and when he was happy he would be humming. He would hum all the time. His true love is his wife of 48 years and his grandchildren. His grandchildren, probably because they share the same warped sense of humor and evil guilty grin. The true meaning of “Joy” when a man and his grandchildren laugh so hard that it has to be contagious. He will be missed.

A special thank you to the Knights of Columbus at St. Patrick’s in Gretna and all his friends and family for their loving care and support.St Patrick Catholic Church 508 W. Angus Street, Gretna NE 68028 Visitation Friday, August 25, 2017 6:30pm with a Rosary at 7pm Funeral Service August 26, 2017 at 10:00am

In lieu of Flowers the family request donations in honor of Joseph A. Ketchmark for a memorial to be determined by the family.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

www.RoederMortuary.com

8/8/1948 – 8/19/2017

Of Omaha, survived by husband Lee, son Jim (Tina) Zimmerman, grandchildren  Jimmy (Madison) Knight, Karen, Damien, Paris & David France,  Kelly Flum, many family & friends. Preceded in death by Kimberly Knight.

Visitation Thursday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Friday (8/25/17) 2:00 PM at Midwestern Baptist Church 1025 N 72nd Street Omaha, NE.  Graveside Service Monday 10:00 AM Omaha National Cemetery.

12/1/1924 – 8/20/2017

Of Gretna, survived by Children Eilene Ehlers & Gary (Mary), grandchildren  Krista (Gary) Long, Ryan (Diane) Ehlers, great grandchildren  Kaeleigh, Kensie & Grant Long, Henry & Lydia Ehlers. Preceded in death by husband Glenn, parents Ben & Anna (Reimers) Ruff,  siblings Willard & Marvin, Verna Rasmussen.

Visitation Thursday 5-7:30 PM at Roeder Mortuary 11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE. Funeral Service Friday (8/25/17) 10:00 AM at Resurrection Lutheran Church 153 S McKenna Ave. Gretna, NE. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery at  Omaha, NE. Memorials to Resurrection Lutheran Church Building Fund or Gretna Children’s Library.