Keith Karl Klett

Keith Karl Klett, 81, of Danville sadly left this life at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, IN on August 24, 2023.

Keith was born on July 15, 1942 the son of Carl and Lola (Perry) Klett in Elizabeth, IL. He married the love of his life Judy Williams on February 7, 1965 in Danville, IL.

Keith leaves behind his wife, Judy Klett of Danville, IL, and his children, Sherry (Jim) Wheeler of Rossville, IL and Brian (Karin) Klett of Danville, IL. One of Keiths greatest joys was being a Papa to his grandchildren, Haley (Kris) Walker, Carter Henk, Lucas (Sarah) Klett, Morgan Klett, Brooklynne Klett, and Emerson Klett and to his bonus grandchildren Bailee (Jimmy) Wright, Preslee (Lance) Evans, and Amber (Chris) Balla. He was again blessed to be a Papa to his great-grandson Finn and his bonus great-grandchildren Merritt, Eleece, Hadyn, Landynn, Bhrilynne, and Rhydian. Keith had a very special place in his heart for his sister-in-law Jean Buckham, his nieces Christie Hill and Misty Maklad, bonus-son Russ (Cindy) Kietzmann, and bonus-daughter Holly True.

Keith is preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Helen Klett and Carol Sievert.

Keith was an Electrical Engineer who worked at General Electric and later retired from Hurletron, He held several patents for his work in electronics, but he was truly a jack of all trades. There wasnt an electrical or mechanical device that he couldnt fix nor a DIY project he wouldnt tackle. Keith was an avid motorcyclist and earned many trophies and accolades for drag racing and hill-climbing. He was a member of the AMA and the Pleasure Riders Motorcycle Club. He had a wonderful singing voice and was a consummate guitar player. He was a marksman and hunter and enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson, watching Jeopardy, filling crosswords, and solving Wordle. He was incredibly generous with his time, his wisdom, and his patience. His favorite pastime was walking alongside his beloved companion Sugar. He was a remarkable man for which no words can do justice. He will be so dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Jeremy McLaughlin will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 from 5-7:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in Keiths memory to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital.

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