James Sheridan Keil

1929 - 2021

Keil, James Sheridan

James (Jim) Sheridan Keil, of the Kirkwood area, left this world, to our dismay, on March 27, 2021.

Jim was born in St. Louis, MO on January 27,1929 and was the graduating class of 1947 from Maplewood High School.

He was married to Mary Ann Keil (nee: McCowen) on October 27, 1950; they were married for 58 years.

At an early age Jim was fascinated by advancing technology. This interest stayed with him through life, beginning with the first data processor to the Tesla electric car. He co-owned and operated an electronic company with his brother, Ed Keil, in the printed circuit board industry.

He was always ready to capture a great photo and was keenly attracted to all types of architecture.

Jim regularly enjoyed Saturday morning breakfast at Schneidhorst with classmates and friends well into his eighties.

Jim was known to enjoy fine dining, jazz music, and a great glass of Merlot while surrounded by family and friends. He Loved good conversation and never met a stranger.

Jim is survived by his companion, Marilyn Tandy; his sister Judy Keil-Miller; his three children, Margaret Lacy Keil, Jeffrey Rhodes Keil and Sue Sheridan Keil; his granddaughter Asa Caitlin Keil and her companion Zachariah McRee.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Ann Keil and his brother Edward William Keil.

Services: Memorial Gathering to celebrate his life will be announced at later date.

We appreciate the staff at St. Luke's Hospital, who took superb care of Jim throughout the years and the Family would like to Thank them all.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Hospital at www.stlukes-stl.com/development/donation-society-friends.html, in Honor of James S. Keil.