IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Keith R.

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Van Horn

Jul 29, 1949 — Apr 5, 2025

Obituary

Keith R. Van Horn, age 75, of Xenia, passed away after a brief illness Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Kettering Medical Center. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on July 29, 1949, the son of Robert and Betty (Cook) Van Horn.

Keith is survived by his wife, Mary Ann (Strayer) Van Horn, whom he married January 24, 1970; his children: Jennifer (Brent) Davis and Eric Van Horn; his sister: Kathy (Larry) Muterspaw; and his grandchildren: Madeline, Harrison and Hayden.

Keith graduated from Xenia High School, Class of 1967 and earned both Bachelor and Masters Degrees from Wright State University. He was the Director of Case Management with Clark County DD for approximately 40 years. During his time with Clark County, Keith was very active with fundraising and other charity events with the various organizations including the Sheriff's Dept. After his retirement, Keith and his wife, Mary Ann, became co-owners of VH Eichman's in Xenia. He and his son Eric, worked together doing repairs. Keith enjoyed helping people and was still working at the store. He was a member of the Xenia United Presbyterian Church, where he had held several roles, including Elder, Deacon and Trustee. He also enjoyed helping with the Second Sunday Café with his wife. He spent many summers helping to build Kirkmont Presbyterian Church Camp in Zanesville, Ohio.  Over the years, Keith and his family made many memories in Hancock, Maine vacationing where his family grew up.  He was a passionate fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and season ticket holder of the Cincinnati Bengals. He enjoyed hunting, especially for mushrooms. He was blessed to have a supportive and loving extended family with his in-laws, the Strayer's.

Services will be held 1:30 PM Monday, April 14th at Xenia United Presbyterian Church, 343 W. Ankeney Mill Rd., Xenia, with Pastor Mike Wakeland officiating. Visitation will be held from 12 Noon until the time of service at the church. Burial to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Xenia.

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Funeral Services

Visitation

April
14

Monday

Xenia United Presbyterian Church

343 West Ankeney Mill Road, Xenia, OH 45385

12:00 - 1:30 pm

Funeral Service

April
14

Monday

Xenia United Presbyterian Church

343 West Ankeney Mill Road, Xenia, OH 45385

Starts at 1:30 pm

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