John R. Keitzer, 87 of Willard passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024. John was born on October 13, 1936, in Neodesha, KS to V.M. and Emma Jean (Talbert) Keitzer.

John was a loving father, grandfather, and dear friend. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of Willard Presbyterian Church. He was a hard worker and built 3 of his homes. John was a master upholsterer, owning his own business for over 40 years.  In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing, swimming, and camping. Later in life, John enjoyed his motorcycle, especially the long rides with Baertschi's and he loved sitting in the yard with his cats.  John loved his family and always sent money in cards to his kids and grandkids. He had a tender heart and will be greatly missed.

John is survived by his wife, Janet White; children, Cindy Willard and husband Gene, Kitten Reynolds and husband Jon, Tina Hodges and husband Mike; stepchildren, Anita Alexander, John White; grandchildren, Krissy, Stephen, Kyndra, Kelsey, Michia, Sophia, Katie, Josh, Richard Jr., Katrina, Johnny Jr., Eric, Eli, Krystal, Marie, Emily, Danielle, Matthew, Benjamin, Stephanie; numerous great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and many friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim Keitzer; children, Richard Keitzer, John J. Keitzer, Mary Cover, Sebrina Parker; and grandchild, EJ Parker.

Visitation will be noon until service time, Friday, May 17, 2024, at Willard Presbyterian Church. Memorial services will begin at 1:00PM, at the church.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made in John's name (he adored all animals) to The Humane Society and may be left or mailed to the funeral home, Wilson-Griffin Funeral Home, PO Box 217, Ash Grove, MO 65604.