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Keith Talbert Obituary
Deacon Keith James Talbert, 67, of Findlay, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at 12:59 a.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. He was born July 19, 1957, in Cleveland to the late Richard C. and Claire Anne (Brobst) Talbert.
Keith married Karen (Cole) Peters on November 1, 1998 and she survives. Also surviving are two stepsons, John (Barb) Peters of Arcadia and Joshua (Tonia) Peters of Arcadia; a brother, Scott (Terri) Talbert of Hilliard; a sister, Allyson (Brett) May of Fairview Park; and nine stepgrandchildren, Kaitlynn, Jocelyn, Christian, Emily and Billy Peters, Fred Vazquez, Sylvia (Quinton) Downs, Jasmine (Dominic) Bowser and Desiree Peters.
Keith held dear to his heart St. Michael Parish and Prayer Group friends who met nearly every week.
Keith attended Miami University in Ohio where he received a bachelor of science degree. He went on to attain a master's degree in theology from Catholic Distance University (CDU). He worked as a project manager for Marathon Petroleum Company where he retired in January 2018. Keith was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Findlay, where he served as a deacon since 2013.
Visitation for family and friends will be from 6:30-7 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, Findlay, Ohio 45840, with a vigil service beginning at 7 p.m. Visitation will also be from 10-11 a.m. Friday, February 28, 2025, at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will begin Friday at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Adam Hertzfeld officiating. Burial will follow at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested in Keith's name to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 750 Bright Road, Findlay.
Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.kirkpatrickbehnke.com.
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Sean R logan
March 2, 2025
Karen,
I was sad to hear of Keith`s passing. Keith was a good man and I´m sure he now rests, for eternity, in the arms of angels.
May God`s grace and peace be with you in this time of grief.
Chuck Metzger
February 26, 2025
Karen. So sorry to read of Keith´s passing. You have my sympathies.
John & Sue Decker
February 26, 2025
Karen, we are very sad to hear about Keith! He was wonderful deacon! John & I are keeping your family in our prayers.
Louise B Brooks
February 25, 2025
Dear Karen, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You and Keith welcomed me to St Michael's 10 years ago and I have never forgotten your kindness and love. I shall miss hearing Keith at Mass, he always had so much to share. May he rest in peace. God's peace be with you.
Louise Brooks
Deacon Mike Wasiniak
February 25, 2025
My wife, Diane, and I wish to extend our deepest sympathies to you, Karen and your family and friends. Keith was a 2013 deaconate classmate of mine. We will miss his commitment to St. Michael's Parish and the Diocese of Toledo. God's peace be with you through the coming days.
Don and Lori Gonya
February 25, 2025
Karen and family, Our deepest sympathies to you all. We have wonderful memories of all of are fun times together. I do not think I beat Keith in a game of corn hole, but always lots of fun. We know our friend is with his savior, and we know he will rest in peace..........Lori and Don
The Rider Family
February 25, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of Keith´s passing. We will truly miss seeing him at Mass. Our prayers are with you.
Deacon Tom Wray
February 25, 2025
Blessings and prayers for Karen
Keith and Karen and I attended Lay Ministry classes together. In 2013 Keith was ordained a Permanent Deacon along with 16 other men. I have many fond memories of our time together. May he rest in peace and enter the beatific vision to meet his Lord and Savior, JESUS Christ!
Br. Francis Wagner, OSB
February 25, 2025
May Keith rest in peace. And may God's loving compassion surround Karen and his entire family.
Charlie Shanfelt
February 25, 2025
Karen, you have my deepest sympathy. I have many good memories from the time you and Keith were our neighbors.
Charlie Shanfelt
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