William R. Keitel, age 96, of Neville Island for the past 9 years, formerly a Mt. Nebo resident for 56 years, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 7, 1920 to the late William P. and Emma (Frauenprize) Keitel. Loving husband for 69 years to Ruth M. (Hune) Keitel; cherished father of Kathy (Bob) Tumulty and the late William Albert Keitel; grandfather of Christopher, Rob, Brad, Daniel Abbee and the late Phillip; brother of the late Wilma Veronica Keitel Dunn. Bill was equipment serviceman for North West Airlines (now Delta). He served for 3 ½ years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in WWII. Memorial visitation Friday from 10 AM until time of Blessing Service at 11 AM at Copeland’s Coraopolis, 867 Fifth Ave. Burial will be private at Allegheny County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, family will appreciate your prayers.

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