Dr. Bruce Alden Ketner Sr.

Dr. Bruce Alden Ketner, Sr., 83, of Salisbury, NC passed away peacefully Christmas Eve, December 24, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was born August 15, 1935 in Salisbury, NC to William Augustus Ketner and Ila Mae Pless Ketner. He was a loyal family man who faithfully served his community. He was known for his kind personality and for his talent in telling a good joke. Bruce is a 1953 graduate of Landis High School and in 1957 graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Wake Forest University where he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. He then attended the Medical College of Virginia (VCU) graduating in 1961 with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Dr. Ketner had a private dental practice in Salisbury for 40 years. He also served as a dentist in the Navy, retiring as a Captain in the U.S. Navy Reserves. Bruce is a long-time member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where he served on the usher team. He served on the Rowan County Board of Health and also volunteered dental services for the county and volunteered for meals on wheels. He was active in many clubs including: Kiwanis, Elk’s, Computer Club, Investment Clubs, American Legion, Country Club of Salisbury, YMCA, and Wester Winnies Winnebago Club. Bruce enjoyed living in his home on High Rock Lake and traveling, visiting all 50 States and many countries abroad. He had the wonderful experience of traveling to all 48 contiguous States in his RV and winter RV trips to Florida visiting family and friends. Dr. Ketner is predeceased by his son, Bruce Alden Ketner, Jr. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Margaret Williams Ketner of Salisbury, daughter, Laura Ketner Lee (Greg) of Miami, Florida; grandson, Dr. John Alden Lee (Sarah) of Miami, Florida; granddaughter, Meghan Hope Lee of Orlando, Florida; grandson, Luke Gregory Lee of Gainesville, Florida; and brother, Dr. William Don Ketner, Sr. (Lilly Gray) of Burlington, NC. Much appreciation for their compassion and support is extended to Trinity Oaks Assisted Living, Trinity at Home, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, and Novant Health Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 2:00PM. The family will receive friends after the service in Peeler Hall. A private burial will be held at Rowan Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 W. Innes St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 18th St. NW, Washington, DC 20006. Summersett Funeral is honored to be serving the Ketner family. Online condolences and tributes may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Dr. Bruce Alden Ketner Sr.

August 15, 1935 - December 24, 2018