LATONIA - Elmer Patrick Sketch, 83, died Monday, Dec. 7, at his home.

 

He was a project engineer for 40 years with Keco Industries, a World War II Navy veteran, member of Kehoe Council 1764, Knights of Columbus, Tin Can Sailors and American Association of Retired Persons. He played piano with Melochords Orchestra for more than 25 years.

 

Survivors include his wife, Rose E. Sketch, daughter, Jo Anna Lear of Fairview, sons, Thomas Sketch of Park Hills, Richard Sketch of Fort Mitchell, Paul Sketch, all of Covington, and Peter Sketch of Independence; sister Helen Keller of Fort Wright; 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

 

Visitation will be 4-6”25 p.m. Friday, Dec 11, with Mass of Christian Burial following at Mother of God Church, Covington. Middendorf Funeral Home, Fort Wright, is handling arrangements.

 

Memorials: Redwood School & Rehabilitation Center, 71 Orphanage Road, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017, or Hospice of St. Elizabeth Healthcare, 483 South Loop Road, Edgewood, KY 41047