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Keith P. Boyer, 73, passed away at Seasons Hospice-Lutheran Home, Milwaukee on Sunday, November 8, 2020. His Memorial Service, with full military honors, will be held on Sunday, November 15th at 4:00 p.m. in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home. There will be a visitation from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the service in the funeral home. Due to COVID-19, the service and visitation will be live streamed starting at 3:30 p.m.
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Keith P. Boyer, 73, passed away at Seasons Hospice-Lutheran Home, Milwaukee on Sunday, November 8, 2020. He was born in Racine on June 27, 1947 the son of the late Jay and Dorothy (nee: Ruilmann)Boyer.
Keith served his country, with the U.S. Army, during the Vietnam War. He was awarded the Bronze Star. He had been a longtime employee of Michael’s Machine Co. Keith was a member of the American Legion and the V.F.W. He had a passion for his 1955 Chevy, which he completely restored.
Surviving are his five brothers and sisters, Michael (Georgia)Malachi, of Fort Wayne, IN, Florence Boyer, and Gerard Boyer, both of Racine, Mary Salzman, and Kathleen (Michael) Jakubowski, all of Kenosha; nieces and nephew, Linda Radliff, Daniel McBride, Amie Salzman all of Kenosha; great nieces and nephews, Sergio Malacara, Samaria Radliff, Seth Radliff, Siannah Radliff, Lawrence McBride, Erik McBride, and Anthony McBride. In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel, his sisters, Jody and Dorothy, and his nieces, Heather Boyer and Autumn Boyer.
Tom and Anna DeKeuster says
Our prayers and sympathy are with your family at this difficult time. We have many fun memories of Keith and enjoyed knowing him. Sincerely, Tom and Anna DeKeuster
Harry Rose says
In 1971 I and a partner owned a bar on the north side of Racine called CCR Pub. Keith at that time was a regular there We became good friends with each other. We learned that we were both military veterans and served (at different times) in Vietnam. I also remember that most of us who knew him called him by the nickname of Keith “Right on” Boyer. He also had a great sense of humor. We knew each other well enough that when I planned to get married in December of 1971 I asked him if he would serve as my best man. He without hesitation said yes he would be glad to do so. Although I hadn’t seen Keith in a lot of years I would think of him from time to time and the great times we had together. Those memories will for sure continue to return . Keith, I’ll see on the other side brother. Harry!
Mike & Sandie Jacob says
I met Keith waiting at the entrance to the Sacristy at St. Joseph’s Church. We were the ‘servers’ at an early mass there. So, that’s where the party began… after that I believe I logged more years at the Boyer’s home than at my own… Coffee (Folger’s ?), cars (Usually one with a ‘bow tie’, I lit the ‘rockets’) and conversation for hours – Keith’s home and family had become my second. My good fortune.
There was one day, you know the one that many-times makes a significant difference in close friendships, I casually mentioned tying the knot with my Sandie… a broad smile signaled his approval after which he added “Ha, If I find a unit like that I might even get married”. I knew Keith believed I was headed in a good direction – instant upgrade to a unit, almost a Chevrolet in those days.
Time, life, age and finally distance did for my family and his, the things those four horsemen do…
(Keith, Had time trying to see more clearly and I could not… It envelopes all of us but, also each so very differently-this fog. “Taps”, brother, “Taps” my old friend… “All is well”.)
Always in our thoughts,
Mike & Sandie Jacob
Earl Schackmuth says
Worked with Keith at Michael’s Machine. He was one of my favorite employees. Always on the job and willing to help. We will miss him dearly. So sorry. The good ones are disappearing but he will live on in memory.
Sorry I can’t be there. Sheltering in because of COVID.
Keith Zierk Las Vegas says
I had many a beer with my good friend Keith at The Max. I will miss seeing next year when I return to Racine. He was a great friend.
Flo-(sister) says
My brother Gerard and I didn’t know that we could be there in person, so I will say here, what I would have said had I been there.
You might be surprised to learn that Keith and I had a few things in common. Music was one thing we shared. We were both in the school band. He was in the band before I was. He played the clarinet . When I started with the band I played trumpet. I always looked up to Keith and wanted to be like him. He made first chair in clarinet so I worked hard and I learn first chair in the trumpet. The conductor wanted to have an oboe in the band but no one knew how to play it. Because Keith could learn to do anything he was picked to play the oboe, a very difficult instrument to learn. Keith learned it and did it very well. He was picked by the conductor to be the student conductor and he did very well at that. Keith always seem to be up for a challenge
No matter what kind of job he held he did it to the best of his ability which was always more than enough. Another thing we shared in common was that we both knew the value of a true friendship. a lot of people use the word friend when they’re referring to someone they know. It’s rare to find a true friend. I was told that if you have one good friend in your life you are blessed. My brother was very blessed for he had more than just one good friend. Keith knew what it meant to be a friend. He was always honest. He was always there when his friends needed him and they were there for him. I have always had a deep respect and love for my brother. I have always been very proud of him. I will miss his voice and his smile. He will always in my heart.