"Worked with Bill at Keystone for many years. He was a great guy and good worker. He will be missed by many. My heartfelt condolences to his family !"
In loving memory of
William "Bill" L. Keyser
September 8, 1933 - February 13, 2020
William "Bill" L. Keyser, 86, of Elmwood, passed away at 5:35 p.m., on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Proctor Hospital in Peoria.
He was born September 8, 1933, in rural Elmwood, to Frederick and Lois (Miles) Keyser. He married Robbie Lacewell on September 1, 1957, at the First Presbyterian Church in Elmwood. She survives.
He is also survived by five children, Trudy (George) Clarke of Cheyenne, WY, Cindy Blodgett of Brimfield, Verna Haley of Elmwood, Jodi (Joe) Harkness of Elmwood, and Patrick (Karessa) Keyser of Hannibal, MO; three sisters, Freida (the late Frank) Caulkins, Joy (the late Duane) Patton, and Judy (Bob) Groeper; thirteen grandchildren; and nine and one-on-the way great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by one brother, Frederick Keyser, Jr.; and one sister, Grace Bossingham.
William served in the Army in Germany for two years. He then worked at Keystone as a Machinist where he retired from after 40 years.
A graveside service will be held at 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Lehigh Cemetery in rural Elmwood. A one hour visitation will be held prior to the service, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the funeral home.
To view Bill's video tribute or leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home and Crematory in Elmwood is in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Bill. He was truely an incredible individual with such an awesome heart. I loved joking and picking on him :). He will be missed and i am so blessed i got to know him. Much love to you all!! Cristina kenny ( crystal downard?s daughter)"
"Robbie, We are so sad to hear of Bill's passing. It was a long road he had to travel. You were by his side day and night for months tending to him with such tender loving care. With all you were experiencing, you still thought of others and checked in on your neighbor across the hall. Please know that you and your family hold a special spot in our hearts at this sad time for all of us. -Lee Hammond's family- Lynn, Marilee, Paul, and MaryJo."