Nancy J. Keiser

Nancy J. Keiser obituary

Nancy J. Keiser

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Nancy Keiser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc. – Lafayette Chapel on Aug. 22, 2025.

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Nancy J. Keiser, 84, of West Lafayette, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home. She was born October 8, 1940, in Carmel, IN, to the late Benjamin and Donna (Myers) Carey. Nancy graduated from Southwestern High School in 1958 and attended Purdue University.

On October 3, 2009, she married Thomas L. Keiser in Lafayette, and he survives. Nancy was an administrative assistant at Tate and Lyle for many years. She was a member of Heartland Community Church and Altrusa Service Organization. Nancy enjoyed playing the piano, singing, knitting, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving along with her husband are her children Teresa (Pat) Busch St. Louis, MO, Matthew (Amy) McHenry of Lafayette, several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also surviving are her bonus children MistaLyn (Darren) Gerlach of Lafayette, David (Sheri) Keiser of Rossville, Edward (Stacy) Keiser of Lafayette and her sister Netta Frey of West Lafayette.

She was preceded in death by sons, Jeffery G. McHenry, Gregory D. McHenry and grandsons, Benjamin McHenry and Jarod McHenry.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Lafayette, IN.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

25

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel

400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909

Send Flowers

Aug

25

Service

11:00 a.m.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes & Crematory, Lafayette Chapel

400 Twyckenham Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47909

Send Flowers

Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.