"Aaron was a great friend of mine for over20 years. We worked together in the cash office and then when I went to the floor to work, he would often come out to help us in the Lawn and Garden. He will be sadly missed. RIP my friend. Linda Griffin "
In loving memory of
Aaron Michael Keefer
May 28, 1977 - November 14, 2019
Aaron Michael Keefer, 42, of Ypsilanti, MI, passed away at 10:50 p.m., on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
He was born on May 28, 1977, to Gary Lyle and Cathy (Cady) Keefer in Peoria.
He is survived by his mother, Cathy, of Murphy, NC; two sisters, Amy (John) Prcela of Blissfield, MI, and Megan (Tamara Hill) Keefer of Saline, MI; his grandmother, Darlene (Keefer) Smith of Blissfield, MI; two nephews, Garrett Evans and Aiden Badger; and one niece, Bethany Evans.
He is preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, Lyle Keefer, Michael Smith, and Rolland (Willadean) Cady.
Aaron was an honest, kind-hearted, hardworking man who loved his family and had a soft spot for animals. He left the world a better place than when he found it. His passions were languages and researching his family history.
Family and friends will be celebrating his life with food and fellowship at Cerno's in Elmwood on Sunday, November 17, 2019, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A private burial of ashes will be held at Elmwood Township Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association and the Huron Valley Humane Society.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"I worked with Aaron for a while, he would always have some bit of trivia or such to share when we were setting up the Courtesy Desk in the morning, back when the Cash Office was right there. He was always in a good mood and had a welcoming smile. He will be missed."
"Worked with Aaron at Walmart in Ypsilanti, he was an awesome person and will be missed. "
"Aaron worked for me a number of years. I truly have never met such a remarkably intelligent man quite like him. He was always a joy to work with and he would always delight me when he shared genealogical information, that he had researched, with me. I will be thinking of all his family and friends during this time of great loss."
"Cathy, so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers your way. Dave and Joan Gorham"
"So sorry to hear about Aaron?s passing. Our prayers for the whole family."
"You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs Carol Keefer Zotalis and Jim Zotalis"
"So sorry Cady and Keefer families for your loss! May God be with you during this difficult time. ? ?"