Steven Gerald Keck, Jr.

Born on September 1, 1986 in West Chester, he was the beloved son of Steven Sr. and Sherry Lynn (Baker) Keck.

Steve was a 2004 graduate of the Coatesville Area Senior High.  After graduation, he took a four week camping trip across the United States.

Growing up, Steven enjoyed playing baseball and football in Parkesburg.  He enjoyed camping, saltwater fishing and summer vacations at Cape Hatteras, N.C. with his family.

He also was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Eagles and Phillies.  He had many friends. He was a member of the Lutheran Church of The Good Shepherd in Coatesville

He was self employed as a landscaper.

He is survived, in addition to his parents, by his siblings, Kyle and Brandon Keck, both of Parkesburg, his maternal grandparents, Carol and Thomas Gaska and Cheryl and Terry Baker all of Coatesville, his maternal great grandmother, Margaret McCoy of Christiana, and his paternal grandmother, Lucy Keck of Coatesville.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 12 noon at the Gateway Church, 160 Cowan Road (off of Business 30), Parkesburg, PA 19365, with the viewing being held at the Church from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to Celebrate Recovery, 834 Northview Dr., Gap, PA 17527.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com