Robert Edward "Rob" Keithley

Robert Edward Keithley, age 48, of Washington Twp., Ohio, was called home April 9, 2025.

Rob is survived by his sisters, Catherine E. Jones (Russell) of Monroe, Ohio and Kristie A. Clark (Kevin) of Washington Twp., Ohio, and four nieces and nephews, Mackayla, Landon and Lincoln Jones, and Marianna Jean (MJ) Clark. He is also survived by seven aunts and uncles, 22 cousins and 20+ second cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Marianna S. (nee Lang) Keithley and Thomas W. Keithley.

Rob was born in Dayton, Ohio on September 26, 1976. He was a true renaissance man and “Jack of all trades,” who enjoyed all music, specifically barbershop. He was an accomplished chef, self-taught piano player, and a refined carpenter and craftsman. An Eagle Scout, Rob earned a Master of Business Administration and worked for many years as the Director of Finance for a non-profit organization.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, from 5-7 p.m. in the WESTBROCK FUNERAL HOME-DAYTON, 1712 Wayne Avenue. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Rob’s honor on Wednesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at Emmanuel Catholic Church, 149 Franklin Street, Dayton. A private burial will be held at Calvary Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations are much appreciated to one of Rob’s favorite pastimes, the Diamond Jubilee Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adeline's International. To donate, scan the QR code provided or mail donations to 2 S. Main Street, Middletown, OH 45044.