[1] His family later moved to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where Kettler and his three siblings (Jim, Beth, and Kathleen) were raised.

[1]After his ordination, the diocese assigned Kettler as an associate pastor in parishes in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and Sioux Falls.

[1] [2] After a public announcement three weeks earlier,[3] the diocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, following unsuccessful negotiations to settle dozens of sexual abuse claims, on March 1, 2008.

[1] On May 26, 2020, as part of a bankruptcy plan, the diocese agreed to pay $22.5 million to 70 victims of sexual abuse by diocesan clergy.

[7] The same day, Kettler issued an apology to the victims for the harm they suffered, and said he remained committed to "assist in the healing of all those who have been hurt.