William Keith Asher

William Keith Asher obituary, Winston, MO

William Keith Asher

William Asher Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home on Mar. 18, 2026.
William K. Asher

1950 – 2026

William Keith Asher, 75, of Winston, Missouri, passed away March 17, 2026. He was born March 26, 1950 to Paul and Helen (Miles) Asher in Cameron, Missouri.

Bill attended Cameron High School. On January 13, 1973 he married Donita Swartz in Cameron. Bill worked for Cameron COOP for many years.

He was a loving husband, father and grandpa and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Playing cards, pitch and cribbage were some of his favorite pastimes.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son Carl A.; 3 brothers, Robert, Rick and Ronnie; sister, Sharon King.

Bill is survived by his wife Donita of the home; 2 sons, Robert Asher, Winston, MO, Richard (Nicole) Asher, Winston, MO; nephews/sons, Eugene Swartz, Edina, MO, Donnie (Ellen) Swartz, Edina, MO; 5 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Poland-Thompson to help the family with funeral expenses.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements under the direction of Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron, Missouri.

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