Boger, Keith
1955 - 2018
Keith Boger died at his home in Delaware on Friday, January 12, after a courageous battle with cancer. Keith was born on November 6, 1955, in Marion, Ohio, where he attended Marion Harding High School and was a member of the Marion Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps. Keith moved to Delaware in 1971 and graduated from Hayes High School in 1974. Keith received a degree in political science with high honors and a Phi Beta Kappa election in 1978 from George Washington University, then graduated from GWU Law School in 1981. On his birthday in 1981, he began his life's passionate pursuit when he was admitted as an Ohio attorney.Keith married the love of his life and greatest friend, Blythe Cummins, in 1983. Following time in the Delaware City Prosecutor's office, he began practicing law with his mentor Tom Clark in 1984, being joined in their firm by Casey Clark in 1991; the three practiced together until Tom's death in 2016. Keith served as Village Solicitor in both Sunbury and Ashley, volunteered many times as treasurer for Delaware City Schools levy campaigns, and was a member of numerous local non-profit boards, including Liberty Community Center, OWjL and HelpLine. He loved to read, garden, cook, spend time on his back porch, and make annual trips with his family to Traverse City, Michigan. Keith was always listening to music of every kind and had a celebrated tie-dye t-shirt collection. He enjoyed Indians baseball, Buckeye football and the NBA. Keith is survived by his wife Blythe; son David (Kristi); daughter Andra; granddaughter Halli, his "joy in every day"; mother Shirley Cochran; uncle Don (Reecie) Elsasser; and sister Karen Landacre. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mary Elsasser, and his Dad, Russ Cochran. Calling hours will be held at Robinson Funeral Home in Delaware on Thursday, January 18, from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to HelpLine of Delaware and Morrow Counties (www.helplinedelmor.org). Condolences and memories maybe shared online at www.robinsonfuneralhomeinc.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for Keith Boger

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31 Entries

Marcia L Peachey

January 8, 2025

You are missed in this world Keith Boger. Grateful for our friendship.
In Peace-Marcia Peachey

B Allen

March 3, 2020

I am grateful for you patience, your guidance, and your advice during a very difficult situation. Thank you for your kindness and your knowledge thru the entire process. I'm sorry that I didn't get to say these words to you before you passed.

Thomas Farahay

January 8, 2020

We miss you Keith!!!

Good luck with your move Blythe.....hope it is smooth!!

Tommy and Dolly Farahay

Rev Michael Kirkland

February 23, 2018

Keith was a wonderful Attorney. Always sincere and concerned... putting service first before the dollar! I was always so thankful to see him appointed to cases I was working with. ETERNAL REST GRANT UNTO KEITH, O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON HIM... MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL...and may Almighty God Bless his family and give them peace...

Patty Lett

January 25, 2018

RIP to one of the really good guys! The world will miss him and his "colorful" dress!

Dr. Larry Dixon

January 21, 2018

We were deeply saddened to learn of Keith's death. He will be greatly missed by his family and the community. Keith was most generous in sharing his time and talents. It was our privelage to have known Keith. Dr. Larry and Emma Dixon

Dale & Teresa Wilgus

January 18, 2018

Blythe n family n Shirley,
So sorry for your loss. He fought a hard fight. We stopped by the funeral home shortly after 4:00 & there was a line outside & Dale wasn't up to standing out in the cold. Please accept our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts n prayers.

Dale & Teresa

January 18, 2018

We all would be better off if we possessed the humility that blessed and personified the life of Keith Boger.
He was very serious about his concern for the well being of those in his orbit and the world in general. Yet, he did so in a way that was not confrontational, touched the hearts and and souls of all.
His humor was contagious, well directed and more often than not, directed at himself.
Keith even faced his cancer with self-directed humor, telling my wife Dolly and me one day that , "things are not so bad, I can wear a bandanna to court and they cannot say anything about it!!!"
We all would benefit to live our lives as Keith did his. The world would be a better place.
Take care my friend and rest in peace. You did your part for yours and all the rest of us.
Tommy Farahay, Delaware, Ohio

a loved one

Sent Flowers

Linda Dew

January 17, 2018

I marched in the Marion Cadets with Keith in 72, 73 and 74. Those were some of the best years of my life and our fellow corpsmen too. Keith was always so funny and was a genuinely nice person. He will be missed by all whom he touched. Sincere sympathy to his family and close friends. Linda (Peto) Dew

Carol Young

January 17, 2018

Keith worked at the Board of Elections on Election night as often as possible, and he had a keen sense of public service. We will miss his presence. Please accept my sincere sympathy of your great loss.

January 17, 2018

I was hoping against hope that this wouldn't eventually happen to Keith and his family. I'm so sorry to probably have to miss the gathering tomorrow. If so, my thoughts will be with you.

Blythe, there aren't words to express how much fun it was to be around Keith in high school, which was when I got to know him. Hey, wait, maybe there are: fun loving, rebel, wicked smart, and sometimes just wicked naughty! Our In The Know team spent as much time amusing each other as practicing. It was great to see both of you from time to time, hard to accept that won't happen again.

Hugs to you, Kathy Smith Ripper

Carolyn Russell

January 17, 2018

Our deepest condolences to your family at this time. Keith was a very caring person, we'll truly miss him.

John & Carolyn Russell

Eileen duffy

January 17, 2018

Keith was an amazing mentor to many people, but his example is what stands out in my mind. Keith always put the people around him first. He was an amazing listener. Although I would see Keith in many contexts, it was his volunteer time he spent behind the desk at Smith Elementary that I most enjoyed. We would share stories of our children, explore the curiosities on our thoughts for the day and laugh! He walked to school everyday to volunteer from his office, he rarely missed a day. He could have been anywhere, but he chose to plant himself humbly behind the desk helping students and families. Our Delaware fabric will never be the same and we have an example to follow that will not be lost on me! To all the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Eileen Duffy and family.

Chuck/Gale Leatherman

January 16, 2018

Sorry to hear of Keith's passing, we will always remember Keith as the gentleman he always was. No matter where we were if Keith saw us he made sure he would acknowledge us with a friendly hello. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. Chuck and Gale Leatherman.(Melbourne, Fl.)

Mark Hobler

January 16, 2018

Sorry to hear of Keith's passing. My memory of Keith was informing some of the former athletes from the class of 1974 that Keith is someone that can play the game as we got together to play basketball before a class reunion.

James (Bro) & Darlene Miller

January 16, 2018

To the Boger family,
Our hearts and souls are saddened by Keiths' passing. We know that we cannot say anything to you that will ease your pain. Please endeavor to persevere and stay strong. We have had the opportunity to see and talk to Keith during our employment with Delaware County almost daily. We have known him to be a true gentleman and a genuine caring human being.
Darlene
I will miss our talks about boxing. I will also remember our talks about our mutual health issues. I know you have found the answers in heaven my friend. Find peace, understanding and knowledge on your journey.
Jim

Patrick Bailey

January 16, 2018

So Keith stepped on the Tie-Dyed Rainbow and is now going to hang with Jerry. I miss our friendship we had in the 80s and 90s. We went to concerts and ballgames together and played Sunday B-ball for many years. I considered him a brother.

Julie/Bobb Hillery

January 16, 2018

Blythe and Family,
We are deeply sorry to hear of Keith's passing and send our thoughts to you as you grieve his loss. Although we only met Keith recently, we feel fortunate to have shared some laughs together and will always remember his kindness and welcoming spirit. I feel we could have been great friends but God had better plans for him. With sympathy, Bobb and Julie Hillery

Chip O'Neill

January 15, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Kim Cellar

January 15, 2018

I remember President Obama commenting on how much one learns when playing basketball with someone. This was my (nearly every) Sunday morning with Keith. I came to have great memories of his heart, his parenting, his drive, his graciousness, and his respect for his teammates, as well as his opponents. In the decades after basketball, it was his friendly wave and huge smile that I came to count on anytime I'd see him on the streets of Delaware. I will miss him.

Kim Cellar

January 15, 2018

BLYTHE AND FAMILY,Can,t tell you how sorry I,m of Keith passing. Just wanted to send you a hug because I just can,t make it to the calling hours.I.m still having a hard time with my Dan,s passing,hope you understand. Love and PRAYERS, Joyce Clark

Dana Kazee

January 15, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayer go out to all of you.Many fond memories of us growing up and fun times together. Did not see each other much but that cousin bond will always be ther. He will be greatly missed.

Cathy Johnson

January 15, 2018

I am so sorry to hear this news, what a wonderful person. I enjoyed his presence in our downtown. Seeing him in tie dye made my day

Terri (Fairchild) Miller

January 15, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. Keith was such a nice guy. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Joe Waddell

January 15, 2018

GREAT GUY! I worked with Keith when I served as a Delaware County Juvenile Probation Counselor. A very genuine man, whose presence was always welcomed.

January 15, 2018

Words cannot ease the pain of losing some one we love in death. May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time. Psalms 29:11

January 14, 2018

My wife, Nora, and I offer our deepest condolences to Keith's family. My wife taught Keith's and Blythe's son in school here in Delaware. I had the pleasure of interacting with Keith as a professional colleague when I moved to Delaware in 2012 and enjoyed talking with him. He was kind, respectful and made me feel welcome in this community. He will be terribly missed, but never forgotten. He was a good person and all his friends, family members, and colleagues should be proud of him and we are better off for him being a part of our lives.

Rick Inglish

January 14, 2018

So sorry to hear...my prayers to family...Have know Keith and long tome and have enjoyed all our interactions together as a Deputy and as a good firend..He will be missed but never will be forgotten..RIP my firend

January 14, 2018

Blythe , David and Andra,
Steve and I are just heartbroken over the loss of Keith. He was a dear friend and leaves us with many lasting memories. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand. Love, Steve and Babs Farkasovsky

Jan Antonoplos

January 14, 2018

During my tenure as Clerk of Courts, I remember how my staff always looked forward to seeing Keith in the Clerk's office. My husband Bill and I send our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers to your family.

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