Keith E Smith

Butler – Keith E Smith, 82 died Friday August 4, 2023 at his home in Butler.

He was born December 11, 1940 in Butler to Kenneth and Ruth (Walter) Smith.

Keith was a graduate of Butler High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Purdue University. He worked as a Civil Engineer for Bonar Engineering and Turnbell Engineering specializing in railroad engineer design for various plants especially GM. After his retirement he did inspection work for Steuben County.

He was a member of the Butler Church of Christ and also attended for many years the North Highlands Church of Christ. He served North Highlands Church as an Elder. Keith loved to go to the beach shelling then he would photograph his shell designs. He enjoyed Photography and Carpentry. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He married Robyn Ulm on June 29, 1962 and she passed away on October 7, 2017.

Surviving are 2 children and their spouses, Ann M and Jeff Scheribel of Fort Wayne and Todd M and Ruth Smith of Fort Wayne; 6 grandchildren, Nicole Smith, Benjamin Scheribel, Andrew Scheribel, Rebecca Scheribel, Joseph Scheribel, and Robert Scheribel and 5 great grandchildren; brother, Walter Smith of Lincoln, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and a brother Richard K Smith

A memorial service will be 6 PM, Wednesday August 9, 2023 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center Street, Auburn, IN. The family will receive friends 3 hours prior to the service from 3 to 6 PM Wednesday at the funeral home. To send condolences to the family visit www.fellerandclark.com