Keith A. Raasch, age 71 of Gresham, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Aspirus Hospital in Wausau on Thursday, December 18, 2014. Keith was born on September 27, 1943 in Shawano, son of the late Walter and Margaret (Davids) Raasch. On October 16, 1965 he was united in marriage to Mary Bauman in Gresham. Keith lived in the Gresham area all his life and was a truck driver for Schneider Transport of Green Bay retiring after 30 years of service in 1999. After retirement, he worked for Shawano County for 7 ½ years. Keith served in the United States Navy, was a member of the Mohican Veterans and the Gresham American Legion Post #390. He enjoyed fishing, flying his own plane and especially taking walks with his black lab Maggie Mae. Keith is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary, 3 children, Lori (Scott) Wendorff of Gresham, Keith "Skeeter" (fiancée, Nicole) Raasch of Two Rivers, and Teri "Missy" (Rod) Martin of Gresham, 5 grandchildren, Michael, Danni, Autumn, Christopher and Kaci. Keith is further survived by a brother, David (Carole) Raasch of Green Bay; 2 sisters, Lillian (Pat) Bailey of Bowler, Karolyn Raasch of Shawano and many other relatives and friends. Keith was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Ann, his parents and a brother, Buddy. A funeral service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, December 22, 2014 at the Swedberg Funeral Home in Shawano with Rev. Roland Golz officiating. Friends may call from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Dad always said, "When I die, I am going to return as an eagleso I can fly and fish all day." www.swedbergfuneralhome.com