Col. Roger Glenn Kettleson, 93, went home to be with the Lord Monday, July 6, 2015. Roger was born July 25, 1921 in Estherville, Iowa and was a resident of Las Vegas for almost 47 years. After serving our country for 28 years, Col. Kettleson retired from the U.S. Air Force July 31, 1968. Roger received many honors, commendation medals, ribbons and citations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Silver Star, which he was awarded for heroic achievement under fire. He was a command pilot and test pilot. He also served as a planning and programming officer, logistics staff officer and assistant base commander. His greatest legacy however is his family. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Audrey Rose, their five children, Karen, Kevin, Kandis, Konnie and Kolin; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and one on the way. He is also survived by his sisters, Ruth Sunde and Donna Braband. Funeral services will be at 10:40AM Tuesday, July 14 at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
