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John Keck Obituary
Born on Nov. 27, 1951, in Butler, he was the son to the late Reynold A. and Martha Keck. He graduated from Butler High School and then went to Butler County Community College where he got his associate degree. He then went on to Clarion University where he earned his bachelor's degree.
He retired from AK Steel from the receiving department. He had many hobbies, loved the outdoors, and loved his family and friends. He loved to hike, kayak, ride his bike, was a published photographer, his proudest being in the Pennsylvania Magazine, and most importantly, loved the Lord and was a servant to all who knew him.
In honor of all the ways he served God and so many people, we celebrate by saying, "Well done, good and faithful servant."
He is survived by his wife, Debbie L. Keck; and his daughter, Emily E. Keck.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Reynold A. Keck and Martha T. Keck.
KECK - Family and friends of John Reynold Keck, who died Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, will be received from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler, with the Rev. Dr. Dennis Krajacic officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Samaritan's Purse.
All who knew John are encouraged to share memories and upload photos to his unique remembrance page at www.thompson-miller.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Rick & Tammy Abel
November 24, 2024
Dear Debbie & Emily,
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of John's passing. We will miss his Christmas letters and seeing him at CA during Operation Christmas Child shoebox dropoff time.
Sending love, prayers and the offer to help in any way we can,
Rick & Tammy Abel
Cookie Craig Sanders
November 19, 2024
I knew John from BC 3 and CSC. He was a ton of fun and I remember his faith as being of such an importance to him! He is home now! My prayers and thoughts go out to his family in their loss.
Pam and David Barnes
November 18, 2024
Debbie and Emily we send our condolences to you and all of John´s friends. I will never forget all the good times I spent with John and all of the fellowship Bible study group we belonged to. John was always ready for an adventure and a good time. He was a true servant of God and it was evident he loved the Lord. Rest assured that he has received his reward and you will see him again. I always enjoyed the Christmas letter he sent out every year. I´m sorry we can´t make it to the visitation or funeral. You are in my prayers.
Randy Tracy
November 18, 2024
Condolences to Johnnie´s family and friends! I met John in my youth when my family lived on the hill about sixty years ago. Such a wonderful family! I am shocked to read of Johnnie´s demise but I am sure he is seated at our Lord´s table. God bless all family and friends. I would bump into John a few times per year and we always had nice conversations. Rest In Peace old friend.
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Bob hartle
November 18, 2024
John was a great man I met him at AK I delivered there for FedEx and he talked to me about the lord and about his church and me and the wife started going there. He was always taking pictures at car show I have several pictures he took. I will miss him.
Karen Hewitt
November 18, 2024
I work with John at Armco. We had many talks over the years. He was a a great guy. I was surprised at his passing. He is with the Lord.
Jennifer Henderson
November 18, 2024
I was so shocked to see John had passed. Always enjoyed running into him at parades and such. Back in our younger AK days, I remember when a group of us were going roller blading at North Park. It was my first time and John helped me out. John was always full of life. But it is good to know he is with our Lord.
Terri Loop
November 18, 2024
I will never forget this hot air balloon ride that we took for I believe it was John's 50th birthday. I wasn't 50 but I wanted to go. So, Greensburg, here we come. We had a wonderful trip. John will greatly be missed.
Praying for Debbie & Emily.
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