Brian L. Ketelboeter

Brian L. Ketelboeter, 67, Cornell, passed away Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022, at Marshfield Medical Center in Eau Claire.

Brian was born to Earl and Evelyn Ketelboeter, Jan. 7, 1955, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison.

He was baptized and confi rmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, in rural Marxville.

Brian enjoyed driving truck, farming, fishing, riding his motorcycle and spending time with all his grandkids. One of his greatest joys, was driving truck for Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg. He had said many times, they were like his second family.

He is survived by his significant other of 42 years – Becky Austin; five sons – Peter (Amanda) Cameron, Tony, Stacy (Sandy) Cameron, Montana, Brandon (Jaime) Ketelboeter, Cornell, Derrick (Paige) Austin, Sheldon, and Cody (Tracie) Ketelboeter, Cornell; and two daughters – Charlie Sue (Stan) Ewings, Cornell, Candi Ketelboeter (Chris), Chippewa Falls; 13 grandsons; four granddaughters; one greatgranddaughter; the new baby boy of Cody and Tracie, due in June; siblings – Elaine Wickersham, Appleton, Stephen (Goldie) Ketelboeter, Cornell, Bruce Ketelboeter, Chanute, Kan., and Randy (Pam) Ketelboeter, Murrieta, Calif.; and one aunt – Ann Koch, Evansville.

He was preceded in death by his parents – Earl and Evelyn Ketelboeter; maternal grandparents – Lester and Anna Koch; paternal grandparents – Ewald and Elsie Ketelboeter; his nephew (godson) – Randy Ketelboeter Jr.; and many aunts and uncles.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. The Cremation Society of Wisconsin in Altoona, is assisting the family.

Online condolences may be shared at cremationsocietywi. com.