He was born July 9, 1936 in Peoria to Charles and Jessie (Hopper) Erby. He married Connie Schwartz on April 14, 1973 in Ft. Madison, IA. She survives.
Also surviving is one son Brian (Cachet) Erby of Bartonville, two daughters Lisa (Kevin) Cheatham of Bartonville, Lori (Mike) Button of Trivoli; six grandchildren, Kyle and Cody Cheatham, Michael Button, Ismael Rodriguez, Ana and Alivia Erby; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister Mary Gerstenberger.
He was a Navy veteran serving aboard the U.S.S. Destroyer Cascade from 1954 to 1957. He was also a member of the Limestone American Legion Post 979.
Keith worked as a carpenter for local 183 of Peoria, last working for Phil Shindler & Sons of Bartonville before retiring in 1998.
He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan and loved Pabst Blue Ribbon.
A funeral service will be held at 1 P.M. Monday November 29, 2010 at Davison-Fulton Bartonville Chapel. Deacon Lou Tomlionovich will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 P.M., Sunday, November 28, 2010 at the chapel. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the St. Anthony Building Fund or Friends of the Bartonville Fire Department.
View Keith’s life story at www.davison-fulton-bartonvillechapel.com.
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