Herbert P. Ketterman *
Herbert Paul Ketterman, Sr., age 80, of Petersburg, WV, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WV. He was born on March 29, 1940, in Landes, WV the son of the late Jesse Herbert Ketterman and Rachel Arlene (Lantz) Nesselrodt. Mr. Ketterman was preceded in death by his first wife of 52 years, Irene Janet (Wratchford) Ketterman, on May 17, 2014. Herbert married Shirley Catherine (Wratchford) Ketterman on October 26, 2019 who resides in Petersburg.
Mr. Ketterman attended school in Landes and the Bible Baptist Church in Rig, WV. Herbert loved to fish and hunt and spend time with his family and friends. He retired after 30 years of service from American Woodmark Corporation in Moorefield, WV.
Mr. Ketterman is survived by: 2 daughters, Delphia Holloway of Petersburg and Lucille (John) Riggleman of Moorefield, WV; 3 sons, Herbert Paul (Carla) Ketterman, Jr. of Moorefield, Ernest (Amanda) Ketterman of Moorefield and Rex Wratchford (Peggy) of Moorefield; a special granddaughter who he raised as a daughter, Mary (Matt) Zink of Morgantown, WV; 3 step-sons, Charles (Michelle) Wilson of Petersburg, Calvin Wilson of Petersburg and Lester (Shana) Wilson of Maysville, WV; 1 sister, Leta Mary Shirk of Petersburg; 17 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 1 step-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and first wife, Mr. Ketterman is preceded in death by: 2 brothers, Connie Ketterman and Homer Lantz; 1 granddaughter, Stephanie Ann (Shockey) Strawderman and a step-son, Jerry Wayne Wilson, Jr.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11AM on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, WV, with Pastor Doyle Patch officiating. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, and for the love and respect for Herbert, wearing of masks and social distancing will be required at the graveside service at all times. Memories and words of comfort may be left at www.basagic.com or on Facebook at Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV. All arrangements are under the direction of the Basagic Funeral Home in Petersburg, WV.