Keith Walmsley

Keith Walmsley obituary, De Soto, MO

Keith Walmsley

Keith Walmsley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dietrich-Mothershead Funeral Home, Inc. - De Soto on Mar. 22, 2025.

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Keith Walmsley was born in on January 28, 1962 in Keresley Village, England. He lived there with his Mum Elsie (Moran) Walmsley and two sisters June and Ann and two brothers Pete and Brian. He died in De Soto on February 22, 2025 at the age 63. Keith lived in De Soto and worked in the tool rental department at Lowe's in Festus. He loved his job. He also enjoyed fishing. He had a taste for the unique and it showed in his wardrobe. He had a brilliant mind and a love for stories, especially those filled with magic and humor. Terry Pratchett's books and anything involving dragons were among his favorites. He was deeply loved by his daughter, Stephanie who lives in Coventry & Warwickshire, England with her husband Paul and two sons Robert who also lives in Coventry & Warwickshire with his fiance'e Ellie and David who lives in Leamington Spa, England with his fiance'e Tara. He will also be missed by Susan Walmsley who has many happy memories of bringing up their three children. He loved his wife Georgia (nee Arnhart) Walmsley until her last breath and continued until his. The love he had for her extended to all three of his stepchildren: Renate (Joe) Germanceri, Fletcher, Angela Dodd, Fletcher and Scott Vancil, Fletcher. He was a beloved Pawpaw to: Taylor, Gracie, Rebecca, Corbin, Jacob, Aaron, Isla and Sierra. Funeral Service

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