Memorials may be given to St. Louis Childrens Hospital. Kettle, John W., of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at the age of 57. Dear Son of Elizabeth "Bobbie" and Gordon Thayer and Robert (Mary) Kettle; beloved husband of Susan R. Kettle, loving father of Heather (Matthew) Singleton and Sara (Daniel) Sander; Proud grandfather of Blake, Olivia, Delaney, William & Chelsea; dear son-in-law of Col. K. Don (and the Late Nancy) Bjorklund; dear brother of James Thayer, Kimberly Kucera, Bruce Kettle, Catherine Brown, and Patrick Kettle. Dear brother-in-law, uncle and cherished friend to many. John was a clinical engineer at St. Louis Children's Hospital. He was an avid music lover, singing to his grandchildren every night, organizing the Children's Music Program at Joy Community or playing first Friday with The Elks Lodge.