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Kenneth J. H. Keck, 93, of Moore Township, passed away on November 2, 2023 in his home. He was the loving husband of Mildred (Fifield) Keck. Together they celebrated 72 years of marriage on September 22, 2023.
Born July 2, 1930 in Lower Nazareth Township, Kenneth was a son of the late Jonathan and Stella (Faust) Keck. He attended Nazareth High School and was honorably discharged from the US Army, in May of 1951, after serving active duty in Korea. He was awarded the Korean Service Medal and 2 bronze service stars. Kenneth was employed for over 20 years by the Nazareth Steel Fabricators until the facility closed in 1984. Later he worked for Gracedale Nursing Home until his retirement.
Through the years, one of his favorite things to do was to attend his children's and grandchildren's activities. He was also a proud fan of Nazareth wrestling and football teams and actively rooted for the Phillies and Eagles. Kenneth was a member of Epworth United Methodist Church in Bethlehem and a dedicated and long-standing member of the Nazareth Area Kiwanis Club. In 2009, Kenneth was inducted into the prestigious Legion of Honor for his 30 years of service to the club.
In addition to his wife Mildred, Kenneth is survived by sons Lee Keck and wife Gail, Steve Keck and wife Kathy; daughter Lisa Lacko and husband Ed. Grandchildren Timothy Keck, David Keck and wife Rachel, Eileen Keck and husband Mike, Alex Lacko, Nick Lacko, Cassie Lacko and fiancé Kyle, Heather Marshall and husband Jerry and Richard Marshall, Galen Haggerty with husband Timothy and Declan Haggerty; 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He is also survived by siblings Maryann E. Keck and Geraldine Datesman and sisters in law Mary Lou Keck, Lois Keck, Lorraine Sevi and Nancy Fifield.
He was predeceased by brothers Doug Keck and Marvin Keck and an infant daughter.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 11:30 am at Epworth United Methodist Church, 3245 Oakland Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020, where A Celebration of Life service will begin at 12 noon. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Kenneth's name may be sent directly to the Nazareth Wrestling Booster Club c/o Trischia Gostony, 501 E. Center St., Nazareth, PA 18064, Family Pillars Hospice, 3910 Adler Place Suite 130, Bethlehem, PA 18017 or Epworth United Methodist Church.
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