William G. Keichler Sr.

William G. Keichler Sr., age 75, of Hastings died December 24, 2009 at Regina Medical Center in Hastings. William was born in Prescott on June 19, 1934 to Lloyd and Myrtle (Cotter) Keichler. He was united in marriage to Marian (Kinneman) on April 28, 1956 at St. Joseph�s Catholic Church in Prescott. William loved fishing and going up north. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Marian. William is survived by his children Kimberlee (Vern) Gelhar of Hastings, Kelly (Craig) Nell of Isle, Kathryn (Mike) Kelley of Hastings and William Jr. (Barbara) of Cottage Grove; 10 grandchildren; also 11 great-grandchildren. The Funeral Mass, officiated by Rev. Allan Paul Eilen will be 10 A.M. Monday, December 28, 2009 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, 2035 W. 15th St., Hastings, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the parish cemetery. Pallbearers are Ryan Kranz, Dan Kranz, Nick Peterson, Ryan Palmer, Tom Kane, and Phil Biermaier. Honorary pallbearers are John �It� Kranz, Paul �Doors� Kane, John Engstrom and Jim Biermaier.