WALTER-KEYS-Obituary

WALTER J. KEYS

DeKalb, Illinois

1926-2012

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DeKALB – Walter J. Keys, 86, of DeKalb, Ill., and formerly of Oak Park, died March 18, 2012, at DeKalb County Rehab & Nursing Center in DeKalb.He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in World War II, and was an Iwo Jima survivor.He was the beloved husband of Alice; loving father of...

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Mrs. Keys, Nancy,
I was very sad to hear Mr. Keys had passed. He made quite an indelible impression, and last I saw him he was transitioning from mysterious force to enthusiastic bicyclist, and very proud of his new Trek. (I only recently had to retire the red Schwinn I bought from Walter C. when he moved to California)
I'll never forget Mr. Keys. You all are always in my thoughts.

Pat.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Dear Alice and Family, We are thinking of you this morning as you celebrate Walter's life and extend our sincere sympathy to all of you in his loss. We are grateful for his service to our country and wish you peace in his memory over the days to come. Sincerely, Joan and Arch Richoz

Hope you have a beautiful day tomorrow. Your husband and dad/granddad was one in a very few. I will miss him.

Barb Molina

When I came into the funeral business, I remember seeing Mr. Keys at a Collins family wedding. At the time, he gave me some very sound advice, which I still use to this day. He was a kind man. May your fond memories comfort you during this difficult time.

Hi, Just wanted you all to know we were thinking of you.
Love,
R & J from NZ

Dear Kathy, Nancy and family,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I know what he meant to all of you and how my Walter felt about his father. You will always be in my thoughts.

Brad Jaffy

Roger,
Sorry to hear about your Dad. You and your Mom are in my thoughts and prayers. They were such good friends to my Mom, Phyllis Kelley.
--Maureen Kelley

Nancy,
So sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Garvey Goldthorpe