Steve A. Keltner

Steve A. Keltner, age 53 of Fairfield Township, passed away Saturday January 14, 2006 at University Hospital of Cincinnati. He was born December 3, 1952 in Hamilton, the son of Larry and Sue (Fath) Keltner. On May 14, 1977 he married Connie Conrad at Lakota Hills Baptist Church. Steve was a 1971 Fairfield High School graduate. After graduation he served his country in the US Army, stationed in Germany. He was employed by Champion International for 15 years and was currently employed for Alan J. Woods Trucking as a driver. Steve was an avid dog lover, who enjoyed fishing, woodworking, camping, and trips to the lake and Vegas with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Connie Keltner; daughters, Katie Keltner and Casey (Nick) Hunt; dog Lexus; sister, Karen (Gary) Embry; brother, Rick (Becky) Keltner; niece Angie (Jeff) Isgro; father-in-law, Lou Conrad; and many other nieces, nephews, family and friends. Steve was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law, Judy Conrad; infant brothers, Kenny and Larry Lee.

Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday January 18, 2006 at the Avance Funeral Home & Crematory, 4976 Winton Rd., Fairfield. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Tuesday January 17 (TODAY) at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Shriner's Burns Institute, 3220 Burnett Ave., Cinti, OH 45229. The family will accept condolences at www.avancefuneralhome.com.

Visitation

5-8 p.m., Tuesday January 17, 2006 @ Avance Funeral Home

Service

11 a.m., Wednesday January 18, 2006 @ Avance Funeral Home