Sandra Ketterer
July 29, 1942 ~ December 6, 2023
Sandra Ketterer, 81, Retired Aeronautical Engineer, died Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am, Monday, December 18, 2023, at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Gladys Ketterer. Survived by her husband, John Wells; daughter, Stephanie Garcia; son, Chris Garcia; brother, Harold (Sherry) Ketterer. Memorials have been established with: The Lord's Diner, 520 N. Broadway St., Wichita, KS 67214; Habitat for Humanity, 130 E. Murdock, Ste. #102, Wichita, KS 67214; St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School Fund, 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202. Services in care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Sandy was always the counter-balance to her husband, John Wells. I knew her as a gracious, opinionated and well spoken woman who enjoyed living to the fullest and entering willingly into mental jousting matches over some notion of aerodynamics. I will miss her interjections and corrections on my weekly calls with John, before she got her turn on the phone. Michael Ryer, Salem, Oregon
Sandy and I were first cousins. I have fond memories of when our parents visited each other or the holiday gatherings at our grandparents’ ranch or our farm. Sandy was always patient and kind with us younger and probably more mischievous cousins. We sent a donation in her name to Habitat for Humanity. Prayers for her soul and all who will miss her.
My memories of Sandy are of family holiday gatherings when we were kids and family reunions a little later in our lives. I will miss the emails and text messages we occasionally exchanged- I will miss knowing she is there.
May serene and gentle memories give John and family some peace.
Annette & Ed Sturtz
Stephanie and Chris
There is no one in the world who can replace our mom. I’m sending you love and light and hope and peace as you move through this moment of grief. Your mom was a rock star! Cherish the memories.
I’m also a retired aeronautical engineer. I first met Sandra while on the Apollo program in Huntsville, Alabama. We became close friends, and stayed in touch for many years. She was a dear friend.
Bob Howe