Robert Eugene Keiffer

Robert Eugene Keiffer, 91, of Ashland, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Lifecare Hospice in Wooster. Born on April 16, 1934, in Ashland County, he was the son of Harry Paul and Aline Faye McCormic Keiffer. A longtime machine operator for the Bosch Company and a member of Grace Church, Bob found great joy in fishing, boating, golfing, gardening, bowling, and traveling. Above all, he was a devoted father who made time to take his five growing children cane pole fishing, creating cherished memories through his steady presence and quiet generosity.

He is survived by his children, Connie (Gary) Weigler of Mansfield, Sandra (David) Gibbs of Ashland, Ronald (Vincent Daniels) Keiffer of Lebanon, Kentucky, Robert (Lisa) Keiffer of Piney Flats, Tennessee, and Jamie (Doug) McDaniel of Ashland; twelve grandchildren, April (Shawn) Smith, Jason (Jessica) Sweet, Lindsay Weigler, Ryan Mast (deceased), Josh (Brandi) Mast, Jeremy Kurtz, Elizabeth Keiffer, Corey (Shanna) Keiffer, Daniel (Sarah) Keiffer, Steven (Amanda) McDaniel, Billy (Courtney) McDaniel, and Casey (Dylan) Campbell; eighteen great-grandchildren; two sisters, Delores Johnson of Ashland and Laura Laug of Mansfield; and a brother, Edward Keiffer of Marysville.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Bonnie Lou Ricker Keiffer, two sisters, Louise Houser and Betty Himes, and three brothers, Richard Keiffer, Carl Keiffer, and David Keiffer.