John E. "Jack" Keitzer

On November 25,2022, John E. ‘Jack’ Keitzer passed away at UF Health Leesburg Hospital at the age of 98. Mr. Keitzer was born in Logansport, Indiana on June 14, 1924. After graduating from Logansport High School, Jack enlisted in the US Army in 1943. Jack, as everyone called him, was a decorated Combat Infantry veteran during WWII. He was awarded the Bronze Star medal for Heroism for his active-duty service. On May 19, 1946, Jack and Betty Jo Miller married and spent the next 65 years together until Betty’s death in 2012. They raised 3 children, Carla (Jerry) Goldstein, Colleen (Dennis) Richling, John Steven (Patricia) Keitzer, currently of Florida and North Carolina. Jack is survived by 3 children, 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. After leaving their home state of Indiana, Jack and family moved to Boca Raton in 1962. After spending years in successful entrepreneurial businesses, retirement, travels in the US and internationally, Jack and Betty settled at the Plantation in Leesburg, FL thirty years ago. Jack spent his last year at Lake Port Square. In his lifetime, Jack was an avid supporter of the blind community, an active member of many fraternal organizations, civic associations, and a member of Morrison United Methodist Church. Jack loved to travel, sing, bowl, craft, enjoy friendships, and do jigsaw puzzles. The viewing and service will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Morrison United Methodist Church. 1005 West Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748 Schedule: 10:00-10:30 Viewing. 10:30 Funeral service, presiding: Pastor David Stauffer. Music: Karyl Elton and organist. Reception lunch to follow next to the sanctuary. The family welcomes all friends to celebrate Jack’s life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack’s name: John E. Keitzer to: National MS Society and American Alzheimer’s Association. Live streaming of the funeral service is available online for those who cannot join person at www.watchmorrison.com. Internment will be on December 5, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL. The family is being assisted by Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory. 101S. 11th Street Suite 4. Leesburg, FL 34748

John E. "Jack" Keitzer

June 14, 1924 - November 25, 2022