Obituary
Remembering Brian Keiser
Brian Keiser, age 84, of Wyoming, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Brian was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was born in Dixon, Illinois, and later moved to Michigan. Brian proudly served his country in the United States Navy before beginning a career with General Motors.
Brian enjoyed running and spending time outdoors, especially gardening and caring for his beautiful flowers. He also had a passion for trains and took great joy in collecting them and building a model train track in the basement of his home. Brian was a kind, gentle, loving, and patient man who especially cherished spending time with children. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren held a special place in his heart, and he treasured every moment he shared with them.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda; son, Kenneth Paul Burke.
He will be lovingly remembered by his daughter, Tammy and Orie Hoard; grandchildren, Monica and Christopher Cowie, Paul and Taylor Burke, Silas Burke, Sarah Burke, James Schutter, Elizabeth and Nate Hull, Darbi and Ernest Miller, Brianna and Jeffery Anthony, Corie Hoard, Kegan Brown; 18 great grandchildren and one on the way; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1pm Friday, July 31, 2026 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming. Relatives and friends may meet the family Friday from 12-1 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4031 Clyde Park Ave SW, Wyoming.
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