Raymond E. Keister

age 88, of Minerva, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 in Aultman Hospital. He was born Jan. 7, 1937 in Pekin to Earl and Dorothy (Steigner) Keister.  He retired from PCC Airfoils in Minerva where he had worked for 38 years.  He is a US Navy Veteran and a former member of the Minerva Eagles Aerie #2199.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Juanita (Fankhauser) Keister who died in 2015, 2 sisters, Geraldine Carter, Sandra Shank, and 2 brothers, Russell and Richard Keister. He is survived by a daughter, Dianna Keister of Carrollton, 2 sons, Dana (Chris) Keister of Minerva, Darren Keister of Minerva, 2 sisters, Ellen Wendell of East Canton, Darlene Cooper of Toledo, 3 brothers, David Keister of Minerva, Dale (Bonnie) Keister of Minerva, Larry Keister of Pekin, 9 grandchildren; Matthew, Nick, Megan, Ryan, Tim, Rebecca, Elissa, Justin, Kristin and 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Pastor Chris Sanford officiating.  Calling hours will be 2 hours prior to services from 5-7 pm at the funeral home.  Following cremation, burial will be in Liberty Cemetery.  Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.