Keith Carr

Keith E. Carr, 92, of Gibsonburg, passed away peacefully, Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, with his family by his side. Keith was born Mar. 21, 1922 in Wayne, OH to Edward and Goldie (Edgar) Carr. He graduated from Montgomery Local High School in 1941 and joined the U.S. Army, serving during WWII being stationed in the Philippines. Keith was dedicated to his community serving as a lifelong member of the Gibsonburg Volunteer Fire Department and with the Gibsonburg American Legion Post. Prior to his retirement, he worked as the superintendent of the Gibsonburg Water Works. Keith was a very proud grandfather and also loved to farm. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruby (Hargis) Carr, whom he married in Rossville, GA on Sept. 1, 1946; beloved children Gary (Carolyn) of Gibsonburg, Carolyn (Robert) Solenday of Upper St. Clair, PA and Sharon (Edward) Schade; grandchildren Linda (Matt) Dwenger, Keith (Mindy) Carr, Andrew (Lynette) Schade, Krista (James) Biondi, Alisa (Scott) Shirk, Robert Solenday, Scott (Ashley) Schade and Jennifer (Eric) Fife; 18 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be on Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, 4-8 p.m., at the Herman-Kinn-Veh Funeral Home & Cremation Services where services will be Saturday, 10:30 a.m. Rev. Betty Wineland will officiate. Burial with Military Rites will be at West Union Cemetery, Gibsonburg. Contributions in Keith's memory may be made to G.V.F.D., or to Hospice of Promedica Memorial Hospital.