CHANDLER, Ariz. — Keith Ellison Jr., 62, of Chandler and La Crosse, died Monday, Oct. 13, 2014, in a hospital in Phoenix.
He was born to Keith Sr. and Charlene Ellison July 22, 1952. Keith graduated from Central High School. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an Air Traffic Controller.
Keith is survived by one daughter, Karena; one grandson, Ryker; his father, Keith St. (Marcella Wertz) Ellison; brothers, Greg, Stephen (Kari) and Scott; sisters, Louise (Rich) Wrege and Melissa (Rodney) Cooley.
Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Mary; and mother, Charlene.
There will be a memorial service at a later date in Arizona.
Sandra Limpert
Very sorry to hear this. Keith was a good person and I have many fond memories of him, particularly in the late 60s/early 70s. I remember he had a great music collection! R.I.P., Keith.
Scott A Marshall
I have fond memories of Keith's great sense of humor, He was always his own man. Go in peace, my brother