Edward A. Kettler, 78, of Mascoutah, IL, born Sunday, November 24, 1946, in Belleville, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at Bria of Mascoutah, IL.

Edward worked as a shop steward for United Auto Workers and also worked in security at Scott Air Force Base.

He was preceded in death by his:

  • Wife, Judith, nee Wolf, Kettler
  • Parents, Hobart and Margaret, nee Reichling, Kettler
  • Daughter, Carrie Kettler
  • Granddaughter, Samantha Kettler

Surviving are his:

  • Daughters:
  • Tara Kettler of Belleville, IL
  • Stacy Kettler (Josh Parks) of Belleville, IL
  • Sisters:
    • Deborah (Steve) Kotras of Fairview Heights, IL
    • Mary (Virgil) Nunn of Belleville, IL
    • Peggy Steirer of Belleville, IL
    • Kimberly Kettler of Belleville, IL
  • Grandchildren:
    • Judith Kettler
    • Zoe Parks
    • Christopher Parks
  • Dear friends:
    • Randy (Jo Anne) Seper of Belleville, IL
    • Frank Sczurek of Mascoutah, IL
  • Dear nieces and nephews

Memorials: Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.

Funeral: Private family interment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.