Keith B. Kuelper

Keith B. Kuelper, 54, Rockford, crossed over on May 3, 2012. Born on August 27, 1957. Keith graduated from Boylan Catholic High School class of 1976. Attended School of Horticulture in Malta, Illinois after high school. Worked for Wildcat Oil Drilling Co. in Texas during the 70s. Keith owned a roofing and constructioin company, licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, Mississippi and Texas for over 27 years. An ardent supporter of Apostle Don Lyon and Faith Center. Supported the School Sisters of Saint Francis and the Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration. Enjoyed narrow gauge train rides in the Colorado mountains and the company of his golden retriever, Bear. Survived by father, Donald; brothers, James "Aloysius" and Timothy; uncles, John (Mary) Kuelper, of Fort Myers, FL. and Bud Rosssier; cousins, Mick, Adam, Amy, Todd, Kristen Rossier, Beverly Bengsten, of Belvidere, John (Joanie), Evan Bengston, of Longmont CO., Bernard Norman and Jane Hotchkis, of Antioch, CA; John, Hugh, Eileen (Mike) Ribordy, of Glenview, Il., Hugh, Patrick (Carla), of Washington D.C., Mark (Carla), of Springfield, Il. Predeceased by mother, Janet W. (Smith) Kuelper and aunts, Barbara (Smith) Rossier, Eilleen (Smith) Bengston; uncle, Russ Bengston and cousin, Barbara Norman.A memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Riverside Chapel 3910 N. Rockton Ave. Visitation from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Please extend condolences to Don_Kuelper@hotmail.com