David Michael Ketch

David Michael Ketch, 68, was born March 6, 1950 in Des Moines, Iowa to Clifford and Dorothy (McCaughey) Ketch. He passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018, at his home in Des Moines.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at St. Augustin Catholic Church, 545 42nd Street, Des Moines followed by burial at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 12:30 p.m. Visitation one hour prior to service.

David was a graduate of Lincoln High School, Class of 1968 and continued his education at Drake University. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving from October 1968 to July 1971, obtaining the rank of Sergeant. He served as a Recruiting Supervisor for the National Guard from February 1982 to April 1987, earning two Chief 50 Awards for Recruiter of the Year, and was honorably discharged as Master Sergeant. David continued his employment in auto sales for Dewey Ford, and retired from Stivers Ford as one of their top salesmen. He was very proud of his children and enjoyed talking politics with people. His hobbies included fishing and watching football.

David is survived by his children Katie (Eric) Small, Bob Ketch and John (Bernard) Ketch, grandchildren Madelyn and Tanner Small, mother Dorothy (Richard) Ketch Maniscalco, companion Debbie Johnson, former spouse and mother of his children Ann Ketch, brothers Bob (Beverly) Ketch, Gunnar Ketch and Jay (Gabbi) Ketch, sister Christina Bennett, and a host of other extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Clifford Ketch, step-mother Annie Ketch, spouse Julie Ketch, and sisters Kathy Ketch and Claire Ketch.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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