Keith Tedrick

Frederick “Keith” Tedrick, passed at his home, Friday December 30, 2016 at the age of 86.      Keith was born October 23, 1930 in Vandalia, Illinois to Fred and Alice (Belcher) Tedrick.  On June 10, 1955, he married Ella Ione Pruett, in Edwardsville, Illinois.  He was the owner and operator of an outdoor amusement company.  Keith loved to hunt, fish, and build birdhouses, but his grandchildren were the love of his life.  He was of the Lutheran faith.     Keith leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Ione, of the home; one son, Robin and his wife Tina Tedrick, Stratford, Iowa; two daughters, Kelly Tedrick, Lamar, Missouri and Shelley and her husband Shawn Starmer, Jasper, Missouri; three sisters, Judy and husband Mike Sisler, Pekin, Illinois, Joann Kadell, Alton, Illinois and Imogene Jones, Roxana, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Jeremey, Josh, Cody, Seth, Jordan, and Baylee; nine great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Dontye, Nolan, Ayla, Allison, Montana, Dylan, Indie, and Presley.  He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters.      A private service is planned.