Lonnie Ketcham

August 6, 1959 - June 23, 2019

Lonnie Ernest Ketcham, 59 of Austin, Indiana passed away June 23, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. Born August 6, 1959 in Seymour, Indiana. He was the son of the late Phillip Ketcham and Shirley Evans Ketcham . He was a member of the Church of the New Covenant, Austin, Indiana. He served in the army 7 years active duty and was a former truck driver which he loved, until a decline in his health caused him to be discharged. Lonnie loved spending time with family and friends, going to church, watching sports, and fishing. Survivors include his wife Tammy of 24 years. Daughters: Michala Nunn (Ronnie Paul) of Hamilton, Ohio. Jennifer Chew (Marty Chambers) of Austin, Indiana. Son: Scott (Valerie) Richie of Scottsburg, Indiana. Brothers: Ricky (Carolyn) Ketcham of Seymour, Indiana. Terry (Barbara) Ketcham of Nashville, Indiana. Four Grandchildren: Nathaniel (Abigail) Chew, Thomas Chew, Isaiah and Kassidy Richie, and Kelsey Lizenby who preceded him in death. Funeral Service: Thursday 11 A.M. at Buchanan Funeral Home, Austin, Indiana with Jacob and Will Howell officiating. Visitation: Wednesday 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. and Thursday after 9 A.M. at Buchanan Funeral Home, Austin, Indiana. Burial will be in Spurgeon Cemetery, Austin, Indiana. With the Amercian Legion Post # 234 conducting full military rites.