James Lowel Keitzer Jr.

June 20, 1945 - January 24, 2018

James Lowel Keitzer, Jr. of Rolla, Missouri passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at the age of 72. James was born on June 20, 1945 at the Hart Hospital in Salem, Missouri to the late James Lowel, Sr. and Helena (Halbrook) Keitzer. James was united in marriage to the love of his life, Martha (Wilson) Keitzer on August 13, 1967; this union was blessed with one daughter. James was an entrepreneur; he owned and ran a medical equipment business for many years. He was also and inventor and very talented craftsman, who always took pride in his work. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved him. James is survived by his wife of fifty years, Martha Keitzer of the home; daughter, Amanda Harrold and fiancé Jim Brumley of St. Louis, MO; brothers, John (Janet) Keitzer of Willard, MO and Keith (Judy) Keitzer of Republic, MO; sisters, Cherri (Dennis) Halbrook of St. James, MO and Julianna (Jonathan) Halbrook of Rolla, MO; thirteen grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by one brother, Eric Keitzer. Graveside service for James Lowel Keitzer, Jr. will be held at the Brookshire Cemetery, Rolla, Mo on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 1:00PM.