Keith D. Butler
Keith Douglas Butler, 51, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 10, 1965, in Ojai, Calif.
Keith was a 1983 graduate of John Glenn High School where he met many lifelong friends. Following high school, he served his country as a marine. He loved to hunt and fish, enjoying the solitude of the woods and lake and was a member of the Riddles Lake Conservation Club. He always knew how to lighten the mood in any situation, loving to laugh and have fun with friends and family. He loved collecting antiques and was a history buff of wars. He was certified in heating and air conditioning and worked for River City Heating and Plumbing. He was an avid Harley-Davidson motorcycle rider and had many friends that were Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts.
Keith is survived by his daughter: Kimberly Anne Butler; granddaughter: Kailah Marley Perez; parents: Carole and Melvin Gee; brothers: Mark Butler; Gary (Sheri) Butler; Don (Michele) Gee; Melvin “Ockie” Gee; sisters: Beth (Gayton) Marks; Lisa Gee; nephews: Andrew; Niles; Cameron; Koley; Joel; Shane; Jordan; Jaemeson; Keathley; and Lucas; nieces: Cali; Presley; Ann; and Lucy; great-nephews: Kacen; Jaxon; and Koulsen; and also loved by many aunts; uncles; and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father: Rex Butler; grandparents: Hilda Esprialla Keathley; Preston (Irma) Keathley; Jiggs (Irma Bess Hambrick) Butler; great-grandparents: Alta (Gladys King) Hambrick; Dr. John R. (Viola Bell) Keathley; aunts: Josephine (Keathley) Knight; Angela (Butler) Wood; uncle: Carl Butler. Keith will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, in Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, in the funeral home with one hour of visitation prior to the service. Pastor Ben Hammond will officiate. Burial will follow in Bremen Cemetery.