Posted: 1:34 PM - Jul 27, 2010
From The Wilmington News Journal dated Tuesday 27 Jul 2010.
Edward D. Keiter, 84, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 1:45 p.m. Sunday (July 25, 2010). He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jean Keiter, who died Feb. 10, 2005. They were married June 14, 1953.
Mr. Keiter was born Dec. 8, 1925, in Clinton County, son of the late Joseph W. and Georgia M. McKay Keiter. He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wilmington, B.P.O. Elks 797, F&AM Lodge 52, Scottish Rite and Aladdin Shrine. He graduated in 1944 from Wilmington High School and attended The Ohio State University.
He is survived by two sons, Michael (Shelley) Keiter of Wilmington and Stephen (Karan) Keiter of Wilmington; a daughter-in-law, Cheri Keiter of Wilmington; a brother, George (Jennie) Keiter of Xenia; a sister, Dr. Maxine Hamilton of Wilmington; a brother-in-law, Ott Pagett of Wilmington; and 10 grandchildren, Scott Hayden, Sara Hayden, Joseph Keiter, Matthew Keiter, Ethan Keiter, Allison Keiter, Ashleigh Keiter, Joel Keiter, Josiah Keiter and Anna Keiter.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Keiter, and a sister, Elizabeth Pagett.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the Faith Baptist Church, 1791 U.S. Route 68 North, Wilmington, Pastor Tom Garlock officiating, with burial in the McKay Family Cemetery, New Burlington Road. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 1791 U.S. Route 68 North, Wilmington, or to Hospice of Cincinnati Inc., P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, 45263-3597. For more information or to sign the funeral homes online registry of condolences, visit www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com.
From The Wilmington News Journal dated Saturday 31 Jul 2010.
EDWARD KEITER - Burial was Friday in the McKay Family Cemetery for Edward D. Keiter. Pastor Tom Garlock officiated. Pallbearers were Ronald Keiter, Jim Pagett, Dr. David Hamilton, Delmas Moles, Nial Henry, Joseph Keiter, Joel Keiter, Matthew Keiter, Josiah Keiter, Scott Hayden and Ethan Keiter. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Bennett, Jerry Bennett, Roger Bennett and Tom Middleton. Arrangements were under the direction of REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Wilmington.
EDWARD D. KEITER
1925-2010
1925-2010
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Mr. Keiter was born Dec. 8, 1925, in Clinton County, son of the late Joseph W. and Georgia M. McKay Keiter. He was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wilmington, B.P.O. Elks 797, F&AM Lodge 52, Scottish Rite and Aladdin Shrine. He graduated in 1944 from Wilmington High School and attended The Ohio State University.
He is survived by two sons, Michael (Shelley) Keiter of Wilmington and Stephen (Karan) Keiter of Wilmington; a daughter-in-law, Cheri Keiter of Wilmington; a brother, George (Jennie) Keiter of Xenia; a sister, Dr. Maxine Hamilton of Wilmington; a brother-in-law, Ott Pagett of Wilmington; and 10 grandchildren, Scott Hayden, Sara Hayden, Joseph Keiter, Matthew Keiter, Ethan Keiter, Allison Keiter, Ashleigh Keiter, Joel Keiter, Josiah Keiter and Anna Keiter.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Keiter, and a sister, Elizabeth Pagett.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the Faith Baptist Church, 1791 U.S. Route 68 North, Wilmington, Pastor Tom Garlock officiating, with burial in the McKay Family Cemetery, New Burlington Road. Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 327 N. South St., Wilmington. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 1791 U.S. Route 68 North, Wilmington, or to Hospice of Cincinnati Inc., P.O. Box 633597, Cincinnati, 45263-3597. For more information or to sign the funeral homes online registry of condolences, visit www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com.
From The Wilmington News Journal dated Saturday 31 Jul 2010.
EDWARD KEITER - Burial was Friday in the McKay Family Cemetery for Edward D. Keiter. Pastor Tom Garlock officiated. Pallbearers were Ronald Keiter, Jim Pagett, Dr. David Hamilton, Delmas Moles, Nial Henry, Joseph Keiter, Joel Keiter, Matthew Keiter, Josiah Keiter, Scott Hayden and Ethan Keiter. Honorary pallbearers were Robert Bennett, Jerry Bennett, Roger Bennett and Tom Middleton. Arrangements were under the direction of REYNOLDS-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Wilmington.