Louise Keiser 1926 - 2020
E. Louise Keiser, 94, died on Nov. 3, 2020, at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora. Louise was born on July 23, 1926, in Belleville, Pennsylvania, to the late Ralph D. and Bertha M. (Harmon) Snook. Louise married Dean M. Keiser in 1943 who preceded her in death in 2007.
She was a native of Barrville, Pennsylvania, moving to Ohio in 1954. Thru many years of marriage, she shared a grocery business, ice cream business and also worked at Ex-Cello Corporation. Louise was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton.
Survivors include three children, Gary (Sharon) Keiser of Waynesfield, Karen (John) Kopp of Bluffton, Kevin (Geni) Keiser of Ottawa; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; seven great-great grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Grace Snook of Pennsylvania.
Louise was preceded in death by three grandchildren; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Robert “Bob” (Margie) Snook, Ralph “Shorty” (Barb) Snook Jr., Richard “Chum” Snook and a nephew, Scott Snook.
Due to the current pandemic situation, private services will be held for Louise.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel United Church of Christ or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton, is handling the arrangements.
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