Francis Fettkether

Francis “Frank” Fettkether passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at his home in West Des Moines after a long battle with cancer. He was 71 years old.

Frank was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on June 5, 1947 to Joseph and Mary (Zimmerman) Fettkether. At a young age the family relocated to Waterloo where he graduated from Columbus High School in 1965. He married Kathy O’Brien in 1969 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Waterloo. The couple moved to Ankeny, Iowa in 1977 where they raised their son, Andrew and daughter, Kristin.

Frank worked for Sysco Foods most of his adult life until he retired in 2012. He was a devoted Iowa Hawkeye and Pittsburgh Steeler fan, he enjoyed watching golf, and all things Weather Channel.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Kathy; son, Andrew of Hendersonville, TN; daughter, Kristin Danielson (Tim) of Greenwood, IN; grandson, Joseph Fettkether; step-granddaughter, Savannah Danielson; brothers, Bernie Fettkether (Becky), Louis Fettkether (Susan), Larry Fettkether (Kathy), and Mark Fettkether (Susan); sister, Margaret Corson; mother-in-law, Loretta O’Brien; sisters-in-law, Mary Thomas, Noreen Purcell, Annette O’Brien (Michael), and Monica Nagel (Steve); brother-in-law, Tim O’Brien (Karen); and many nephews and nieces. Frank was preceded in death by his father, mother and father-in-law, Leon O’Brien.

A celebration of Frank’s life will be held Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA.

In lieu of flowers, memorials will be directed to Frank’s favorite charities. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

Many thanks to all who cared for Frank - Dr. Buroker, Ariel, and his entire hospice team.

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