Obituary of Hank Ketcham

Hank Ketcham

Henry King Ketcham (born March 14, 1920 in Seattle, Washington) was a cartoonist and writer who was best known for being the creator of the Dennis the Menace comic strip by writing and drawing it from 1951 to 1994. Hank died on June 1, 2001 and his death was because of cancer and heart disease. He died at age 81.

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Hank Ketcham Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Ketcham, Hank
Common Name: Hank Ketcham
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, United States
Birth Date: March 14, 1920
Age: 81 (at death)
Occupations:
- Cartoonist
- Writer
Active Years: 1951-1994

Net Worth: $5 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Campbell's Tomato Soup
Favorite Color: Aqua
Favorite Scent: Black Opium Eau de Parfum
Favorite Actor: Robert De Niro

Hank's Family Tree

Birth Name: Henry King Ketcham
Father: Weaver Vinson Ketcham (1894-1962)
Mother: Virginia King
Spouse/Partner:

Alice Louise Mahar (married 1944-1959, her death)
Jo Anne Stevens (married 1959-divorced 1968)
Rolande Praepost (married 1969-2001, his death)

Son(s):

Dennis Ketcham
Scott Ketcham

Daughter(s):

Dania Ketcham

Death Notice:

Date: June 01 2001 at age 81
Place: Carmel, California, United States
Cause of Death: Cancer (and heart disease)

Category Tags:

Cartoonist Writer American Born on March 14th Born in 1920 Born in Washington Died in 2001 Died at age 81 Died from Cancer

Hank's Notable Roles:

Dennis the Menace

Quotable Quotes:

"Hank Ketcham lived a life filled with creativity, humor, and joy, leaving a lasting impact on generations through his beloved comic strip "Dennis the Menace." (V)"

"Hank Ketcham dedicated his professional life to creating the beloved comic strip "Dennis the Menace" and bringing laughter to millions of readers worldwide. Sadly, his life was cut short due to complications from an illness. (V)"

Is Mr. Hank Ketcham still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.