James M. Ketter, 74 James M. Ketter was born on Feb. 10, 1937, to Bert and Mary (Gwen)  Ketter. He joined his late wife, Carol, in heaven on Jan. 11, 2012. The first of four sons, Jim was an impressive athlete in his younger  days.  His mother put together quite the collection of newspaper  clippings. He went into teaching after receiving his bachelor’s  degree from Marquette University and his master’s from Northern  Michigan University.  He would earn a highly favorable reputation as  an English teacher, first in Lodi and later in Cedarburg. He spent  decades at the high school in Cedarburg as a guidance counselor,  helping shape the lives of many young students as they sought a  direction in life. Jim married the love of his life on June 1, 1963. He and Carol had  four children. There are five grandchildren with a sixth on the way.  They are truly his pride and joy. Dad and Mom opened up our world  with countless camping trips. In the days before the Internet, Dad  had his maps and "getting there" actually was half the fun for him.  He was an avid sports fan and so are we. He gave us Jarts and  Washers. He loved crosswords and provided wise words. In retirement, the spring trips to Alabama he would take with Mom  each year seemed to last longer and longer. Those were special times  and that was a special place for him. He would continue to work after  leaving the high school, putting in a few days each week at Hawthorne  Hills Golf Course. In addition to working at a course, he loved to  play the game and he really enjoyed his weekly forays every Tuesday  with his friends. After Mom passed away in 2006, Dad pushed aside as much of the pain  as possible to fill a void in his children’s lives. He had to be the  best friend, the shoulder to cry on and, always, the one to rely on.  Such a great person. Such a great life. Jim is survived by his four children, Roderick Ketter, Kathy (Mark)  Zander of Waunakee, Kari (Curtis) Ketter-Matter of Cedarburg and  Geoff (Beth) Ketter of Madison;  grandchildren, Ben, Sam and Gabe  Zander, Charlie Matter, Jack Ketter and his first granddaughter, Jill  Ketter (due in April). Jim was preceded in death by his wife Carol (nee Chrudimsky) and his  parents, Bert and Gwen Ketter. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m.  at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church North.  Interment was at the  church cemetery.  Visitation was held at the church on Saturday from  11:30 a.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Juvenile Diabetes Research  Foundation or autism research are appreciated. For online condolences  please go to www.muellerfuneralhome.com. Mueller Funeral Home &  Crematory assisted the family with arrangements.