He can now join his beloved wife, Alice, whom he loved more than his own life. She passed away July 16, 2017.
Survivors include his stepchildren, whom he loved as his own, Bernard Pennell, Leslie Simpson (Mike), Gary Pennell (Kay Lynn), Stephanie Spencer (David), Colleen Laney and Barry Pennell (Megan); 11 grandchildren, who he loved with all his heart: Christopher Simpson, Lauren Yonke (Curtis), Megan Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Emily Spencer, Katie Pennell, Shawn Pennell, Beric Laney, Brandon Laney, Ebba Pennell and Dean Pennell.
Keith is survived by his brother John Riley (Linda), sister, Phyllis McClain (Everette) and brother, Joseph Riley (Barbara). Keith loved his brothers and sisters. He is also survived by four nephews, Daniel Riley (Katie), Connor Riley, Ethan Riley, and Matthew McClain and one niece, Jennifer Kanan (Jim).
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Betty Burnham and Katherine Riley, stepson, Shawn Pennell and niece, Suzanne McClain Lee.
Keith was a 1959 graduate of Turner High School. He retired after 41½ years at Union Pacific Railroad. He was a proud Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era.
Private family services were held at Mount Moriah Cemetery South, but memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1120 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, Missouri 64105.
