Keith McQuate Obituary
Born in Lebanon on September 27, 1961, he was the son of the late Kenneth McQuate and Hazel (Harmon) Krall. He worked as a machinist in metal fabrication. He was a member of the Son's of the American Legion, Jonestown and the AACA. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars and for many years he was a mechanic and pit crew chief for Randy Fortna and Mike Arnold.
He is survived by his son Kyle A. (Tonya) McQuate of Jonestown; daughters Jessica (Hayden) Wampler of Lebanon and Amber (Gabe) Bersito of Jonestown; brothers Kerry McQuate of Jonestown; grandchildren Sophie, Paislee, Ava, Kaiden, Luke, James and Bryce, one great grandson; and his step-father Elmer (Phyllis) Krall of Jonestown.
He was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth McQuate and sister Doreen Brown.
Services will be at the convenience of the family. Inurnment will be held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Grantville.
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