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Keith Laidlaw Obituary
Born Sept. 15, 1943, in Freeport, he was the son of the late Clifford E. and Della (Kettering) Laidlaw.
Keith was a graduate of Freeport High School and went on to attend and graduate from Grove City College with a degree in mechanical engineering. He owned and operated the Keith Laidlaw Allstate Insurance Agency for over 25 years.
He was a member of the Butler Elks Lodge, BPOE 170 and was a member of the Butler Masonic Lodge. He was active in coaching for decades, having coached thousands of kids in basketball, baseball and soccer. He loved watching his sons play sports and was especially proud of his involvement with Butler Soccer and the Pittsburgh Strikers 75/76 Team. He enjoyed watching Penn State football and hosting parties at his river house with his family and friends.
Keith is survived by his three sons, Patrick Laidlaw of Salt Lake City, Utah, Daniel (Renee) Laidlaw of Butler and Ryan (Rachell) Laidlaw of Butler; and five grandchildren, Mackenzie Laidlaw, Bodie Laidlaw, Colin Laidlaw, Chloe Laidlaw and Liam Fleeger.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Kathy Bouchat, and Bettyann Laidlaw, his good friend and mother of his three children.
Keith's family would like to extend a heart-felt thank you to his many caretakers, especially Rachell Laidlaw, and his best friends Dale Yurga and John Kunkle.
LAIDLAW - All are invited to attend a visitation for Keith Laidlaw, who died Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at THOMPSON-MILLER FUNERAL HOME, 124 E. North St., Butler.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Interment will be made privately at Greenlawn Burial Estates.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made in Keith's honor to the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA, 575 Lincoln Ave., Bellevue, PA 15202.
Online condolences can be given at www.thompson-miller.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Patricia Calta
October 26, 2022
My deepest condolences to Mr. Laidlaw's family. I knew Keith briefly when he was the landlord of a building on East Cunningham Street where I worked for a business in the mid 1990s. He was a kind gentleman who always responded when there was an issue with the building or our office space and I would call. With the business owner away many a time, I greatly appreciated Keith's quick responses and him taking the time to stop by in person.
Leah & Lewis Space
October 26, 2022
We are very sorry for your families loss. I had the privilege of being the part of Keith´s Allstate family for years. I have many pleasant memories- he was a great boss.
Dan & Sue McKnight
October 25, 2022
Keith, Sue and I are in Florida or we would certainly have come to say goodbye. We will cherish our fond memories of you.
Chuck Kevicki
October 24, 2022
My condolences to the family. I met Keith when we began our careers at Allstate. We roomed together while in training and became lasting friends. Living several miles apart we seldom got together in our later years.However our friendship continued throughb the years. Keith has always been a good friend, a fantastic person, and a great co worker. Rest in peace my friend. You will be missed.
Susan Stoner
October 24, 2022
So Sorry to lose Keith. He was a great employer, and friend for many years. I know he will be missed by a lot of people. Our Sympathy to Patrick, Dan and Renee, Ryan and Rachell. Also sympathy to Chloe who loved her grandfather.Love from Bill Susan and Jr
Linda trevellini
October 23, 2022
So sad to hear of Keith´s passing. My sympathy to all of you. Your dad was a good man. He was so proud of his family. Linda trevellini
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