Birth date: Aug 14, 1955 Death date: Apr 15, 2026
Edward Earl Keefer died unexpectedly on April 15, 2026 at his home in Lewes, Delaware. Born in Seneca, Pennsylvania on August 14, 1955 to Earl and Irene Keefer, Ed spent most of his life in Venango County, Pennsylvania. Having Read Obituary
I met Ed when he hired me at Classic piano, what a wonderful kind man. Blessings for you all.
I had been friends with Eddy since way back when I was a punk kid with the idea I was going to be a rock star! Ed was awesome! He would say, hey Danny If you see something you like, take it and try it. No worry that I may not have money in my pocket! Later he would say if you like it just pay me how you can! Then the life changing moment for me as a young man when I was on a day off, away from the job from hell and I stopped at Mongs to get a cone. Ed's standing there and says, hey Danny! let me buy you a cone and give you a job! As God works his ways he placed Ed before me that day! I was working at the new Monro Muffler in Reno and it was a 60+ hour a week job with nightmare management. Ed hired me right before I had a mental melt down! haha Working for Ed was a real pleasure. He cut me loose doing all sorts of deign and fabrication work and always had a compliment for me. I worked hard for him and he recognized it. That is somewhat of a rarity, but that was Ed. I had not had the opportunity to see him in recent years after they moved away, but he has always lived in some of my fondest memories. He will be deeply missed by many! God rest your soul Ed. With love, Danny Shirey
What fun years we had double dating together and many fun times as newly married couples also. Lots of laughs! Ed's laugh will always be remembered in my mind.
We were in each other's weddings and Ed sang and played guitar at ours.
Sending love and prayers to you and the family Susie!
Love
Terry and Debbie
This story goes back over 50 years. When I was in college I would visit my girlfriend, now wife of almost 49 years (Debbie Slye Harrison), on the weekends. Often Ed and I would play golf together. One of the courses we played, Hunters Run?, had some holes along the Allegheny River. One tee in particular was very close to the river bank. Whenever we played that hole we would always take some old golf balls and try to hit one completely across the river. One time I noticed that Ed tried to hit a brand new golf ball across and it fell way short. He pulled out another new ball and tried and failed again. I am really starting to enjoy this as Ed seems to be getting more frustrated. Finally after about 6 new golf balls and a lot of laughs on my part I asked Ed why her kept hitting these new balls. His frustration instantly disappeared and was replaced with a smile. He turned to me and said "I pulled all of those balls out of your bag!" That was classic Ed.
Terry Harrison
My heart aches for the entire Keefer family. Ed was a devoted husband, loving father, and a man of true faith. I never saw him without a smile on his face and always a song in his heart and on his lips. He will missed by all whose life he touched.
I will miss seeing Ed out on the deck with his guitar and singing or out among the rocks building his zen sculptures.
Port Lewes has lost a very kind and gentle soul.
I can still see his face from one of the times we were caroling around the neighborhood with the the youth group-- it was so cold and his fingers were frozen-- but he had such joy on his face! We were all having so much fun singing-- and it brought so much joy to those we sang to.
I had just been laughing out loud on Wednesday thinking of Ed after Miriam told me at Crystal’s she had painted his toenails
Ed was tickled about it as believe that was his first pedicure Hr held up a foot but I could not see a thing as he was wearing a sock We both got a good laugh discussing his pedicure
Ed was the most gentle loving man and his and your beautiful restoration of your home in Rehoboth was as beautiful as it gets
Though I have not been out in such a long time all of you are always in my heart and always have brought such joy into my life
Susie and Miriam and Jaqueline and Jimmy and all family I am truly heartbroken over the loss of one of the finest people I have ever known in my lifetime
May God comfort you and give each of you and the littlest ones great peace that surpasses all understanding at this time and all the days ahead ❤️🩹🙏
Margaret Wood Hodges
I’m so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing, I loved seeing his smiling face in the congregation while he listened to the music, and he gave up his time and talent to play his guitar while I sang at the talent show fundraiser a few years ago. He was such a kind, and caring man. God bless the family during this time of grief. Praying for strength and comfort.🙏
