Ronald H. Ketcham, 81, Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, at the Southeast Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison, after a long illness.Ron was born Feb. 14, 1944, in Keokuk, to Harold R. and Leota J. Ketcham.After graduating Hamilton High School and excelling in basketball, he went to work in his father's business delivering tractors. With his gift for gab, Ron was soon hired to work in sales for the Sheaffer Pen Company. In the 70s, he began working in the motorcycle and automobile industry, having a love for dirt bikes and cars. As a weekend hobby, Ron raced Mustangs and rode Yamaha, Suzuki, and Hodaka dirt bikes with his son. In 1985, he was a partner in a petroleum extraction business named HYPEX. In 1988, Ron began his ultimate career in the automotive detailing business, traveling to many countries to work with the large auto makers. This earned him an induction into the International Detailing Association Hall of Fame in January 2023.Ron retired from work in 200

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