Keith Ziehr

VISITATION:

4-7 P.M., Thursday, August 27 at Grace Baptist Church, 11591 17th Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

SERVICE:

7 P.M., Thursday, August 27 at Grace Baptist Church, 11591 17th Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Keith Ziehr, 51, of Chippewa Falls, town of Tilden, died Sunday, August 23, 2015.

He was born November 25, 1963 in Chippewa Falls to Joan (Sikora) and Eugene Ziehr. Keith grew up in Chippewa Falls and graduated from McDonell High School in 1982. Following high school, he continued his education at CVTC and graduated with a degree in Machine Tool Technology.

In 1990, he married Melissa Weber. Together they had three children and resided in Chippewa Falls, where Keith worked as a firefighter/EMT for the Chippewa Falls Fire Dept. retiring from there on May 31, 2014. While working at the fire dept., he enjoyed doing yardwork for people and took great pride in his work. Over time, he had many regular customers and following his retirement, his "hobby" became a full time career and he started Chippewa Valley Stump Removal, which he currently owned and operated.

Besides his love for the outdoors, Keith also enjoyed bicycling, working out, playing with his dogs, Oakly and Pudge, and having breakfast at the Chippewa Family Restaurant several times per week with Melissa. He loved his family dearly and cherished time spent camping, grilling out, laughing, and biking.

Survivors include his wife, Melissa Ziehr of Tilden; three children, Andrew of Eau Claire, Caitlin Ziehr of CHippewa Falls and Joseph Ziehr of Tilden; mother, Joan Ziehr of Chippewa Falls; a sister, Linda Bourget of Cadott; mother-in-law, Linda Weber of Chippewa Falls; sister-in-law, Holly Brennan of Chippewa Falls; a brother-in-law, Tom (Roxi) Weber of New Auburn; and nieces and nephews, Kaylee Bourget, Autum Brennan, Yvette Weber, and Ryan Weber.

He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene; a brother, Leonard in 2010; and his father-in-law, Karl Weber.

A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, August 27 at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Brian Jahn, chaplain with the Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, officiating. Members of the Chippewa Falls Fire Department will be present to pay tribute to Keith with an honor guard.

Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Keith's honor may go to the Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, a ministry Keith supported for many years.

AFTERSERVICE:

A memorial service for Keith Ziehr, 51, of Chippewa Falls, town of Tilden was held at 7 p.m., Thursday, August 27 at Grace Baptist Church in Hallie. The Rev. Brian Jahn, chaplain with the Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, officiated the service. Memories and personal reflections of Keith were shared by his daughter, Caitlin Ziehr and his friend, Greg Buckli.

Members of the Chippewa Falls Fire Department and the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin were present to pay tribute to Keith with an honor guard.