Fortified with the sacraments of holy mother church, Friday January 11, 2019.
Beloved husband for 71 years of Helen Keilholz (nee Eickhoff): loving father of Richard (Ester), Gerald (the late Carol), Norman (Rita), Ronald (Kelly), Paul T., Brian, James G., Alan and Charles Keilholz and the late Diane Melton; dear grandfather of Anna and Laurie Keilholz, Nadia Canales, Angela Keilholz, Amber Ablen, John Keilholz, Joseph (JoAnn), Catherine, Jennifer, Jon and Jacob Keilholz, Stacy Berger, Kenneth Keilholz, Barry Melton, James C., Amy, Nicole, Brandon and Joshua Keilholz, dear great-grandfather of 22 and great-great grandfather of 4; dear brother of Lawrence (Nelda) and Danny (Dana) Keilholz and the late Agnes (Herb) Wolz, Albert (surviving Betty), Hubert (Helen) and Frank (Agnes) Keilholz, Bernadine (Norbert) Komorowski, Helen Jones and Stanley Keilholz; dear uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and friend.
Mr. Keilholz was a proud US Army World War II veteran, member of the VFW and Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge.
Mr, Keilholz was a career auto body repairman of 44 years at Keilholz/Niebling Auto Body and was an avid square dancer for 30 years.
Services: Funeral from KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL 10151 Gravois Wednesday January 16 9:30 AM to St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church for 10:00 AM mass. Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 4:00-9:00 PM.