William Keel Obituary
William Keel (Belleville, Illinois) passed away on July 11, 2026. William, born on June 30, 1936 in Collinsville, Illinois, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Maurice J. Keel and Olga M. Keel; his in-laws, Wilmer and Florence Schmidt; his aunt Norma L. Niebruegge; and his brother-in-law Duane Baum.
He is survived by: his wife Bonnie Joan Keel; his children, Mark Keel (Carolyn) of Shiloh, IL, Steven Keel (Cindy) of Millstadt, IL, Kimberly Cavarretta (Phillip) of Wentzville, MO, Thomas Keel (Lisa) of Lee's Summit, MO, Julie Nitz (Doug) of Swansea, IL and Joel Keel (Jennifer) of Shiloh, IL; his grandchildren, Anthony Keel (Christine), Justin Keel, Amy Siebert (Jared), Kristin Garrett, Ashley Shalenko (Luke), Taylor Kaschke (John), Victoria Wolf (Shawn), Joshua Cavarretta (Ashlinn), Caleb Cavarretta, Tyler Keel (Maggie), Weston Keel, Alaina Keel, Brandon Nitz (Brianna), Blake Nitz (Gracie), Brittney Nitz, Addison Keel (James Sauermann), Alex Keel (Haley Petterson) and Klaire Keel; and his siblings-in-law, Arlene Baum, Howard Schmidt (Michael), Dennis Schmidt (Jane) and Linda Bauer (Bruce). He is also survived by 22 great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the Zion Sanctuary Renovation or the Zion Scholarship Fund, in care of Zion Lutheran Church, Belleville, IL.
