Keith married Delores Cramer in 1948. She preceded him in death on December 13, 1991. He later married Marian Stephan Bayley on June 28, 1997.
He was also preceded in death by parents; a sister, Margaret Berger; brothers, Bruce, Dale, and Don Wright; son, Jeff Wright; and daughter, Julia Wright.
Keith served in the Navy in WWII. When hostilities ceased, he was part of the occupational force in Shanghai, China.
After graduating from the University of Iowa, he worked for Equitable Life Insurance Company of Iowa for 19 years. He subsequently was employed by the Franklin Life Insurance Company, Springfield, IL, for 21 years, retiring as Senior Financial Vice President.
Keith served as a volunteer for Beverly Farm Foundation for over 39 years in various capacities including Chairman of the Board. He volunteered for the Animal Protective League for eight years and for the Abraham Lincoln Museum for 12 years.
Keith is survived by his wife, Marian; daughter Ellen of Springfield, IL; granddaughter Jessie of Brooklyn, NY; stepson, Dr. David Bayley of Ottawa, IL; and sister, Gloria Fudoli of Oak Park, IL.
Funeral ceremony will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL, with Rev. Dr. Roger Grimmett officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to funeral ceremony. Interment will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Beverly Farm Foundation, 6301 Humbert Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035.
The family is being served by Boardman-Smith Funeral Home, 800 S. Grand Ave. West, Springfield.
