Floyd worked for Liese Lumber Company in Belleville and was a member of Teamster Local 50 Union. In his younger years, he served in the United States Air Force Reserves. After his retirement from Liese, he worked for the City of Belleville Parks and Recreation. Floyd was a skilled handyman and was always busy working on a home project for his wife and kids. Floyd was an avid outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, and gardening. Above all else, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter L. and Estella V., nee Hurst, Keim; a sister, Helen Gauch; and his brother-in-law, Rueben Goodwin.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol, nee Lippert, Keim; three children, April (Andy) Parker and their children, Avery, Aiden, and Addison Parker; Amanda (Dan) Friederich and their children, Audrey and Caleb Friederich; and Chris (Kaitlyn) Keim and their children, Riley, Dylan, Cori, and Blake Keim; his two sisters, Doris Goodwin and Carol (Ron) Crannage; a sister-in-law, Susan (David) Hauck; two brothers-in-law, Roger (Laurie) Lippert and Richard Gauch; friends, Ron and Jill Wegener and their family; and many dear nieces and nephews.
Floyd was always very thankful for his family and friends, especially his dear friend and brother-in-law, David Hauck.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to BJC Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2024, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL.