Cover photo for Robert "Bob" James Kettering's Obituary
Robert "Bob" James Kettering Profile Photo
In Memory Of
Robert "Bob" James Kettering
1946 2025

Robert "Bob" James Kettering

January 30, 1946 — July 29, 2025

Galloway

Robert Kettering, (79) of North Ridge, Ohio, passed away on July 29, 2025. Bob was born January 30th, 1946. 

He is preceded in death by his parents: Delbert and Helen, brothers Fred, Neil and Keith, son Dennis, grandchild Jessica. 

Survived by his loving wife of 30 years, (Trish), sister Martha Stevens, children Christopher, Charla (Rick), Gary, Greg (Patti), daughters in law Kim and Jill,  grandchildren, Damien, Aubrey, Ian, Zoie, and Ryan.

Bob retired from 121st Air Refueling Wing at Rickenbaker Air Force base after 38 years of service to his country. 

Family and friends can join together on Thursday, August 7, 2025 from 4pm-7pm, at Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123. A memorial service will be held at Newcomer Southwest Chapel Home on Friday, August 8th, at 11am, with interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, 6440 S High St, Lockbourne, OH 43137.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Robert "Bob" James Kettering, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Upcoming Services

Visitation

Thursday, August 7, 2025

4:00 - 7:00 pm (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Funeral Service

Friday, August 8, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

Newcomer Funeral Home, Southwest

3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

Livestream

Click to watch

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Graveside Service

Friday, August 8, 2025

12:15 - 1:15 pm (Eastern time)

Add to Calendar

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Visits: 191

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree