Ronald Wayne Keck

Keck, Ronald Wayne, age 72, a lifelong resident of the Millerton community, passed away at home surrounded by family, Wednesday morning, April 6th, 2016. Ron was born in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania on April 9th, 1943. He was the son of the late Robert Henry and Margaret Leigh (Houseknecht) Keck. Surviving is his loving wife of 36 years: Marie (Park) Keck; children: Brian (Nancy) Keck of Millerton, PA, Annette Keck (Lyle Westfall) of Dundee, NY, Nancy Catalfamo of Central Square, NY, Bryan (Lori) Hunt also of Central Square, NY; six grandchildren: Megan Keck, Robert Druker III, Michelle andMatthew Catalfamo, Grace and Kamryn Hunt. Ron was the founder of Keck’s Food Service Inc. of Jackson Summit, PA in 1964. He took great pride in the company and the many people that shared his vision. Even after retirement he enjoyed various aspects of the business.He was a brother of the Masonic Lodge #373 of Tioga, PA. He enjoyed classic cars and his membership in the Glen Regional Corvette Club. He loved the game of golf, sometimes spending his winters in Florida. Ron appreciated steam engine history and model trains.Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, Elmira, NY on Sunday April 10th, 2016 from 3:00PM to 6:00PM and again on Monday, April 11th from 11:00AM to 12:00PM. Funeral services celebrating Ronald Wayne Keck’s life will follow the calling hours at 12:00PM. Reverend Douglas Hodge will officiate. Interment will be held at a time convenient with the family in the Jackson Center Cemetery, Millerton, PA. Those wishing, please make memorial donations to the Millerton Fire Company, 16 North Rd., Millerton, PA 16936 or to the Millerton United Methodist Church Food Pantry, 5443 Main Street, Millerton, PA 16936. Ron's guestbook may be signed at www.olthof.com.