Thomas E. “Tom” Keech, 91

December 11, 1933 - November 09, 2025

Thomas Edison Keech, 91, of Lititz, PA, passed away on November 9th.

He was born in York, PA, on December 11, 1933, to Virgie (Orwick) Keech and William N. Keech. Tom graduated from William Penn Senior High and served in the United States Army before studying Chemical Engineering at Bucknell University. He had a successful career as chemical engineer and production manager at Armstrong World Industries in Lancaster, PA. In retirement, he enjoyed fly fishing, big game hunting, cooking, hiking, family vacations, and spending time with all his grandchildren. He will be fondly remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his son, Gregory Keech; wife Mary (Heisey) Keech; stepsons Mike Fox (Kim), and Chris Fox (Jackie); grandchildren Suzy Trautman, Tom Trautman, Adam Fox, Elias Fox, Rea Fox, and Zach Fox; and great granddaughter Aurora Fox. He was preceded in death by his wife Wilma (Achaj) Keech and daughter Leslie (Keech) Trautman.

On his 90th birthday, he enjoyed a birthday party attended by many loving family members and friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, November 21st, at Landis Homes, 1001 E. Oregon Rd. Lititz, PA, 17543, with visitation starting at 1:00 p.m. followed by a service at 2:00.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Landis Homes Day Services, where he spent many happy hours in the last years of his long life, at the above address, or at https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E8695&id=99.

His family would also like to give special thanks to the Manheim House of Landis Homes Health Care for the excellent care they provided in his final months.