Rev. Canon Keith Kreitner

Father Keith, born December 7, 1919 in Mound City, IL started his new adventure on October 4, 2006. He was a Veteran of WWII and awarded the Bronze Star. His first call in 1952 was to Christ Church in Kilauea, Kauai followed by St. Clements in Honolulu. In 1955 he moved to Trinity Church in Kirksville, MO and in 1957 Trinity Church in St. Charles, MO.

 He came to Tucson in 1960 as Rector of St. Paul's Memorial Parish. He was Chaplain to the students at the U of A and successfully developed Univ. Canterbury programs in his churches. He retired from St. Paul's in 1984 and continued his services to the Community. He will be greatly missed by all. 

He is survived by his wife, Dusti, of 56 years; his sister, Lillie and his children, Keith (Lori), Jane (Aaron), Charlie (Kim), Laura. His grandchildren, Megan, Dustin, Kimberly, Keith, Ryan, Kelsi, Cody, Christopher, and great-grandchild, Lindsey. 

In lieu of flowers the family would like donations sent to the Desert Southwest Alzheimer's Assoc. The family would like to thank Hospice Family Care for the love and care he received. Services will be held on October 12, 2006 at 600 p.m., Brings Broadway Chapel, 6910 E. Broadway. 

"I am a child of God, a servant of Christ and not at all afraid to carry on His work wherever He sends me."

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