Obituary: Robert Ketcham

Robert, “Bob/Pop-Pop” Ketcham of Mt. Laurel passed away peacefully on August 10th, 2015, with his family by his side. He was 90 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Eleanor (Elly), loving father of Ruthanne (Michael) Weaver & Biffy (Chris) Warren and proud grandfather of Alden and Molly.

Bob was born in Passaic, NJ. He served honorably in World War II for the United States Navy aboard a PT boat in the Philippines. Bob earned a Business degree from Johns Hopkins University, leading to his career in insurance as a CLU and then in banking. He retired as a Vice President of Private Banking at Chemical Bank in New York City. Bob served proudly on the Boards of the Arthritis Foundation of New York and of the Estate Planning Council of New York City.

After retirement Bob spent his free time with his wife Elly re-retiring from Florida to NJ to be closer to family. Bob spent many a Sunday rooting for his beloved Philadelphia Eagles and his early days he was an avid sailor and a volunteer firefighter.

Relatives and friend are invited to his funeral service Friday 2 pm Aug. 14th at Lewis Funeral Home, 78 E. Main St. Moorestown, NJ. Viewing 1- 2 pm at the funeral home. Private interment at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert’s name to the American Lung Association.

Condolences may be left at www.lewisfuneralhomemoorestown.com.