Keith Donley

Keith Donley obituary, Sandusky, MI

Keith Donley

Keith Donley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marsh Funeral Chapel - Marlette on Feb. 1, 2025.
Keith Donley, 70, of Marlette passed away at the hospice facility of Aspire Marlette Community Hospital.
Keith was born on June 9, 1954, in Marlette, Michigan to the late Wendell and Patricia (Dennis) Donley. He married Linda Fischer on September 15, 1973 in Marlette, Michigan. Keith was an excavator that owned his own business. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. Keith enjoyed boating and spending time with his family. He loved helping people and along with his own children, he welcomed foster children into their home.
Keith leaves behind his wife, Linda; children, Rita (Mike) Almack, Brent (Amy) Donley and Scott (Andrea) Donley; foster son, Jerry Joseph; grandchildren, Brittany (Jordan) Larson, Alyssa (Jacob Wagner) Bontrager, Brandon Kitchen, Taylor Donley, Mya Donley, Landan Donley, Brady Donley, Jacob Joseph and Keith Joseph; great grandchildren, Simon and Archie Larson, Madison, Riley and Annabell Joseph; siblings, Ross(Kim) Donley and Marcia (Steve) Mater; brother in law, Mike Boyd; and several special nieces and nephews.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Wendell and Pat Donley; and sister, Randa Boyd.
The family will receive visitors from 2-8 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Marsh Funeral Chapel in Marlette and from 10-11 AM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Our Savior Lutheran Church.
A funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Our Savior Lutheran Church.
Memorials may be made in his honor to United Hospice Service of Marlette or Our Savior Lutheran Church in Marlette.
Friends may share an online condolence at www.marshfuneral.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Marsh Funeral Chapel, 2675 Main St., Marlette, MI 48453. Phone 989-635-3658.

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