Roger John Ketelaar passed away peacefully to be with the Lord on February 19, 2021. He lived life fully for 69 years and is preceded in death by his first wife Pam, Parent’s Marjorie & Peter, brother’s Tom & Jack.
He was husband and best friend to Joyce Plukas, a loving father to Victoria Johnson ( Zachary & Malakai), Elizabeth Millwee ( Samantha & Savanna), stepfather of Jacki Thorn ( Andy, Julia, Drew & Gabriella), Sarah Plukas (Devin), Aimee Franzen (Jon, Jonathon, Jacob, Jude and Jensen), Joseph Plukas III ( Katie & Joey IV).
He was also a very proud grandfather and further survived by one brother Darryl Ketelaar of Demotte, IN, a much loved sister-in-law Sandy Ketelaar Schrum of Monticello, IN and many other family members to include sister & brother-in-law‘s, nieces and nephews.
Roger will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father and a distinguished retired Phoenix Police Officer. He was also involved with the former PAL programs, administrator of Boys and Girls clubs, Anytown friends, Church leadership, Insurance industry and was a 6th grade math teacher.
He was an avid golfer and had a passion for being a rules official for the AGA, USGA, JGA and enjoyed guiding and teaching everyone the game of golf.
A Celebration of Life is being planned for April 24, 2021 (8865 E Baseline Rd. Mesa) 12pm till 2pm.
If desired, Memorials in Roger’s name may be considered to the YMCA Of The Rockies, Estes Park, Colorado or Saint Jude‘s Children’s Research Hospital.
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