BORN

1931

DIED

2017

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Fort Wayne, Indiana

Arthur Carl Keck Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 13, 2017.

Arthur Carl Keck, 85, of Fort Wayne died Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Kingston Residence.

A native of Alhambra, CA, Art was a graduate of Maple Heights High School, Maple Heights, OH, and of Valparaiso University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked 44 years as a design engineer for Jack & Heintz, Bendix, Bowmar, and GE and was awarded 13 patents for his creative inventions prior to his retirement from GE in 1997.

Art was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, where he worshipped regularly and served at various times as an Elder, Usher, Greeter, and as Vice-President and Financial Secretary on the Board of Directors. He also served on the Woodhurst Community Association Board of Directors for many years.

He is survived by LaDonna, his wife of 63 years, and daughters Deborah (Wayne) Decker of Avon, OH; Christine (Robert) Michael of Fort Wayne; and Melinda (Michael) Hunkler of Nashville, TN. Also surviving are grandsons Joel (Sarah) Decker, Adam Decker, David (Rachel) Michael, Ryan (Alison) Michael, Eric (Britni) Michael, and Daniel Hunkler; granddaughter Rachel Hunkler; five great-grandchildren; and sisters, Louise (Ellliott) Manke of Lakewood, OH, and Betty J. Becker of Brandon, FL.

Art was preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Arthur C. and Dorothy L. (Niermann) Keck; brother, the Rev. Martin W. Keck; and sister, Emilie Gray.

The service in celebration of eternal life will be held on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 4900 Fairfield Avenue, with calling one hour prior in the church narthex. Calling hours at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, will be on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, from 4 to 8 p.m. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memorial Park, 6600 Covington Road.

Preferred memorials are to Peace Lutheran Church.

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June 15, 2017

Ron Kroemer

Art taught me "Strength of Materials" when I was in the GE Apprentice School. Afterwards we remained good friends and he continued to mentor me. I'm forever thankful of his kindness. He was a special person.

June 14, 2017

Laura Marker

May God be with you all in your loss and all of the days to follow. Prayers to you all.

June 14, 2017

John Schweizer

Dear Ladonna and family
I have always admired uncle art and will always have a special place in my heart for him. I especially remember his quickness when we played the hand slapping game. Love John Schweizer

June 14, 2017

Margaret Eberly

Art was the best neighbor ever! He could fix anything...in exchange for homemade chicken noodle soup. He adored his girls, treasured his entire family. Art was a man who lived his Christian values. A very special person.

June 13, 2017

Beatrice Mertens

Just received word of Art's death. You are in my thoughts and prayers as I remember the good times at Redeemer with you, Art and the Lindemanns. God be with you and family. Bea Mertens

June 13, 2017

Wayne A. Kroemer

Dear Ladonna & family:
Your brother called informing us with this sad news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

June 13, 2017

Nancy Osbun

To LaDonna and family: my sincerest sympathies go to you as well as prayers for your comfort. Just as Jesus rose from the dead, so will Art, and so will all believers. Since death excludes time, Art has already risen and knows the glories of our Triune God. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many. The Lord be with you. Nancy Osbun

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