William J. “Bill” Ketchem

William J. “Bill” Ketchem, 69, of Bloomfield passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at his residence.

Born August 6, 1954 in Washington, he was the son of William H. and Emily Marie (Gee) Ketchem.

Bill served 38 years in the United States Army before retiring. He was a member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge 84.

Surviving relatives include his wife, Vicki Ketchem; one daughter, Chrystal (Kelly) Martincic; two brothers, Carl (Mary) Ketchem and Tim (Tracy) Ketchem; three brothers-in-law, Bob Brown, Rick (Nancy) Brown and Kevin Brown as well as several nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 25, 2024 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield and 12 p.m. Monday until the hour of service at the funeral home.

Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Brother Eugene Helms officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Cemetery with military honors.

The family wishes any memorial donations in Bill’s name be given to the Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Ste 800, Miami, FL, 33131.

Online condolences and memories can be shared at www.jenkinsfuneralhomes.com.