Wilbur L. Keiffer, 91, of Elyria, passed away Sunday May 11, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born March 28, 1934 in Lowville, NY and was an Elyria resident most of his life. He was employed at Bendix Corporation for 32 years, retiring in 1983. Wilbur was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church and the Model A Ford Club. He enjoyed flea markets and antique lawn tractors, Sears models in particular.
Wilbur is survived by his wife of 71 years, Rosemary (nee Flanagan); son, William (Holly) and a daughter, Lori Keiffer; grandchildren, Margaret (Dan) Meszaros and Bryan (Amber) Keiffer; great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Mason, Skylar and Theodore; sisters, Pat Delzieth, and Carolyn Hayes; brothers, Victor and Richard and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by parents, Victor and Victoria Keiffer; brother, Kenneth Keiffer and sisters, Mary Clark, Mildred Ehrman, Barbara Hand, Diane Keiffer and Marjorie (Al) Bruce.
Friends will be received Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Friday May 16, 2025 from 9:00 am to 9:30 am at Dicken Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 323 Middle Avenue, Elyria. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria with Reverend Neil Walters and Deacon John Slatcoff officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Elyria. A luncheon will follow at the Elyria Moose Club.
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