Philip Kettler

Philip “Phil” C. Kettler, 66, of Platteville, WI, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after a brief battle with cancer. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, WI. The visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 PM until the time of the service at the funeral home.  Pastor Mary Ann Floerke will officiate.  Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Phil was born on January 4, 1960, the son of Clinton and Delta (Martens) Kettler.  He graduated from Platteville High School in 1978.  Phil worked for Sam’s Club in Madison in the automotive department for many years and became the department manager.  After retirement, he moved back to Platteville.  Phil was a fisherman and enjoyed going with his fishing buddies Mike “Friday” Lynch and Dave Schmoekel.  He also was a member of the Dave McWilliams racing crew. 

Phil is survived by his daughter, Candace (Kendall) Brumley, his grandchildren, Clayton and Lyla Brumley, sisters, Anita (Wayne) Carns, Sue Kettler and Faye Kettler, sisters-in-law, Ilene, Bev and Ann Kettler, many nieces and nephews, the Klinger Family, Katie, Peg (Don), Tom, Ted (Betsy), Terry (Kim), Kris, Connie (Doug), Pat (Krandal) and Barb (Brian) and his many friends in in the ”downtown “ area .  He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Marvin, Wayne and Dan and a sister, Karen (Mick) Reimer.