Richard Keith Beltz

Richard Keith Beltz MUDDY–Richard Keith Beltz, 59, formerly of Marion passed away at 1:20 PM, Monday, March 23, 2009 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, March 27, 2009 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor Ownly Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the time of service on Friday, March 27, 2009 at the funeral home. Burial will be private. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society; envelopes are available at the funeral home or may be sent c/o Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, IL 62959. Richard was born October 25, 1949 in Harrisburg, Illinois to Richard Vern and Muriel (Carner) Beltz. Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Robert Eaton of Enterprise, Alabama, and Ashleigh and Matthew Krevda of Evansville, Indiana; grandchild, Ainsley Eaton; the mother of his children Armetta Beltz; and several close relatives and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and aunt Aline Travelstead. Richard played piano for Southern Gospel Quartets, The Phelps Brothers, and The Calvary Men. He loved his family, loved his children, and was a longtime member of Third Baptist Church in Marion and also attended Harvest Discipleship Center.