Louis J. Ketner was born shortly before the start of the Great Depression to Edna, a homemaker and Louis, Sr., a New York City bus driver later promoted to a supervisor. In 1929, Louis was named one of the cutest babies in Brooklyn, Queens and Long Island by the Brooklyn Journal. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. He served 2 terms and was honorably discharged in 1952. During this time he began studies in Business Administration at Pace College. In addition to a rigorous academic program he played basketball for Pace and became a "Setter". He was described as a brilliant floor general in the words of his coach. He graduated with a Bachelor's in Business Administration from Pace College in 1953. Shortly after graduation, Louis was hired as a financial administrator at Long Island College Hospital in Brooklyn Heights, New York. He enjoyed a long, happy, productive career there and retired as the financial controller after 42 years of service in 1995. During his time at Long Island College Hospital, Louis met the love of his life, Mary Moresky. They were married on June 30, 1957 and had 2 children, Karen and Mark. They made their home close to good schools and shopping in Eastern Queens and enjoyed road trips, flea markets, Atlantic City and most of all their family. Lou never missed one of Karen's dancing school classes or her dance and piano recitals and he was Mark's greatest fan at his Little League and High School baseball games. Lou and Mark also enjoyed "putting" around the golf course together. Lou just loved most sports , especially enjoyed watching "his" New York Knickerbockers and of course, the Mets.
In 1989 they were blessed with their first grandchild Abigail, then Ross in 1994. They loved babysitting both of them. Their grandchildren brought back their inner child as they planned games, crafts and other fun things to do between their visits.
Louis lost Mary in 2004. Although lost for a while, he was able to pick himself up and rekindle his love for life. He traveled with his family to Europe, spent time with his daughter in California and continued to visit his grandchildren on Long Island. He learned to cook, clean and manage a household on his own. Our goal was for him to remain in his home and be as independent as possible for as long as possible. He did well until January of 2018 when he developed pneumonia. His care immediately became quite complicated, requiring hospitalization until the end.
Louis lived a full and happy life. His influence on others had made a difference in them and therefore this world. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten.
Louis is survived by his sister Marlene Cole, daughter Karen, son Mark, daughter in law Roslyn, granddaughter Abigail, new grandson in law Gregory and Grandson Ross.
SHARE OBITUARY
v.1.8.18