IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Florence Mae

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Kettenbach

Nov 17, 1918 — Jun 19, 2013

Obituary

Longtime Eau Gallie resident Florence Mae "Mema" Kettenbach, 94, passed peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Melbourne. A native of Pittsburgh, PA, she was an Accountant with Pan American World Services, PAFB and Cape Kennedy. She was present at the hay day of space exploration. While at Pan Am, she took advantage of travel opportunities to many world destinations with family, friends and the Pam Am Interline Club. Her passion for travel was contagious and one she passed along for generations to come. She was especially fond of Western North Carolina where she maintained a chalet for years to gather with family and was particularly pleased to host her grandchildren for swimming, hiking and summer fun. At the spry age of 80, she hiked the Appalachian Trail. Pre-deceased by parents Florence Wootton, Albert Deeming, son Richard Lloyd Peart, and sister Dorothy Steen. Will be forever missed by daughters, Leslie Pernas-Giz (Jesus), Mary Gayle Oian (Greg Bowman), Kathy Graves (Don), Ginny Osman (Perry) and son Charles Klaproth. Grandchildren Lori Peart Oas (Todd), Lisa Peart Loosbrock (Tom), Elena Pernas-Giz Battles (Matt), Katrina Klaproth, Monica Osman Silverman (Brett), Kasey Osman (Danielle), and Kyle Osman. Great grand-children, Cade Oas, Will and Ben Loosbrock, Leo and Miles Battles, and Brady Silverman. Her love of family, nature and adventure will endure with those whose lives she touched. Much gratitude to the staff at Avante of Melbourne and Hospice of St. Francis for providing angels of care and compassion. Services will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Make-a-Wish Foundation, St. Jude's Hospital, Florida Wildlife Rescue or Humane Society.
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