Keith L. Staley, 88, of Tecumseh, passed away unexpectedly Friday, February 21, 2016 at the Johnson County Hospital in Tecumseh, Nebraska.  He was born to Elmer and Etta (Hazen) Staley on June 24, 1927 near Tecumseh, Nebraska.

Survivors:  wife, Roberta Staley of Tecumseh, son, Donald Staley of Tecumseh, daughters, Joyce Lockard and husband Jerry and Rebecca Kling and husband Ron all of Auburn, 5 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, son, Rodney Colson and daughter-in-law, Bernie Colson, twin brother, Kenneth Staley and wife Marion and sister, Doris Wittmeyer.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 26, 2016 at the First Baptist Church in Tecumseh, Nebraska with Rev. Hugh Giesbrecht officiating.    Visitation will be at the Wherry Mortuary in Tecumseh, Nebraska, Thursday, February 25, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.   Memorials may go to the family’s choice.

Interment will be in the Tecumseh Cemetery, Tecumseh, Nebraska, with full military honors.