Warren K. "Keith" Albaugh's Obituary
Decatur – Warren K. “Keith” Albaugh, 77, of Decatur, Illinois, longtime owner and operator of The Newsstand, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Keith was born June 10, 1939 in Galena, Illinois to Rosalie Domayer Albaugh and Leonard L. Albaugh. He graduated in 1957 from St. Teresa High School, Decatur, IL, and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
He was employed by Carson Pirie Scott, Noble Shoe Company and General Cable. Keith owned and operated The Brass Horn furniture stripping and refinishing business for 8 years and The Newsstand for 32 years. He married Carol Durbin Roberts in 1958. Later Keith married Pat Meara Moore on May 19, 1979.
Surviving are his wife of 37 years, Pat; son Kevin (Barbara) Albaugh of Walnut Creek, CA, daughter Andrea (Paul) Cunningham of Portland, OR, son Tim Albaugh, Los Angeles, CA, son Trent (Diane) Moore of Maroa, son Todd (Erin) Moore of Chatham, daughter Tammy (fiancé, John Dougherty) of Decatur, son Brian (Hertta) Albaugh of Brooklyn, NY; grandchildren: Jordan Albaugh, Ian Albaugh, Emily Albaugh, Griffee Albaugh, Greer Albaugh, Kaleb Moore, Hannah Stoneburg, Tyler Moore, Emma Stoneburg, Charlie Moore, Addison Dougherty; step-grandchildren: Ryan and Zoe Weiss; brother Joe (Barbara) Albaugh of Lexington, KY, sister Cathy (Marvin) Haynes of Monticello; brother-in-law Mike Jordan of Decatur, brother-in-law Mike (Tracy) Meara of Ridgewood, NJ, Along with many nieces and nephews.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Karen Jordan.
He was an avid supporter of St. Teresa athletics and enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s sports activities.
Keith will be sadly missed by his wife Pat, his family and all of his many friends.
Visitation will be 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2016, in the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home; vigil prayer service at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Rev. Richard Weltin, celebrant. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Warren Keith Albaugh Memorial School Fund, c/o Prairie State Bank, 1000 W. Pershing Rd., Decatur, IL 62526.
The family of Warren K. “Keith” Albaugh is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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