Keith Crocker

Keith L. Crocker, age 88, of Erie, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the VA Medical Center.

He was born in Union City, PA on January 4, 1933, a son of the late Paul and Dorabelle (Aldrich) Crocker. 

Keith was a graduate of East High School and DeVry University.  He was a proud member of the US Army, having served in the Korean War.  Keith was employed by Erie Press Systems as a design engineer for 40 years and was a member of the American Legion #773 and the VFW.  He was very handy and could repair anything.  He enjoyed yard work, especially gardening with his late wife, Elaine. 

In addition to his parents, Keith was predeceased by his loving wife Elaine in 2020, and by his brothers Walter and Wayne Crocker, brother in law Jerry Wenzel and mother in law Emma Brock. 

Keith is survived by his son, John W. Riley, Jr.; sister in law, Donna Wenzel; grandson, Mike Keller; great-grandson, Michael John Keller; nephews, Garrett Wenzel and Greg Wenzel and his wife Maria; a niece Michelle Wurst and her husband Jeff; great-nieces, Karli Kowal, Kara and Gabby Wenzel; and several other nieces and nephews.  

Friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Thursday, at 11:00 a.m. with full Military Honors at Laurel Hill Cemetery 4523 Love Road, Erie, PA 16506. 

Arrangements are under the care of the Burton Quinn Scott Cremation and Funeral Services, 3801 W. 26^th Street, Erie, PA 16506.

Memorials may be made to Family Hospice Erie, 1700 Peach St. Erie PA 16501.

Send condolences at www.BurtonQuinnScott.com