Edward L. Kieffer

Edward L Kieffer, 90, of Posey County, formerly of Madison, IN, soared through the skies, like his beloved purple martins, Heaven bound on January 15, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 67 years, Sarah, and their family. Edward was born Sept.29, 1932, to Edward and Loretta (Schafer) Kieffer in New Marian, IN. He was an army veteran serving during the Korean War. After returning home from Germany, he met the love of his life, Sarah Jane, on a blind date and they were married three months later. They moved to Madison, IN, where Ed worked in various factories before settling at Rexnord Industries. Ed was a devout Roman Catholic. He attended St. Patrick Catholic Church, then Prince of Peace. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He loved watching IU basketball games during the Bob Knight era, and Notre Dame football games. Ed grew up hunting and fishing and still enjoyed doing so until last year when his health began to fail. Ed kept a detailed list of every deer he shot during his life. After retiring from Rexnord, Ed moved to Posey County, IN to work with his sons-in-law on their farm and to be able to hunt and fish as much as he liked. He joined St. Philip Catholic Church and made his Cursillo. He was a member of the St. Philip Mens’ Club. He was very devoted to our Lady, Mother Mary, and said the rosary every day. He was a member of the Robinson Township Conservation Club. Surviving Ed is his loving wife, Sarah Jane, their estranged daughter, Linda (Bob) Pietrykowski, Madison, IN, along with their two estranged sons Nathan and Jake, son Mike (Tonya) Kieffer, Greenwood, IN, daughter, Debbie (Steve) Reineke, Posey County, IN, daughter, Angie (Dave) Shervin, Beaufort, SC, and daughter Becky (Tim) Reineke, Posey County, IN., grandchildren, Mike Green, Carrie (Adam) Schmitt, Stephanie Reineke, Luke Green and Katie Reineke, and three great grandchildren, Eva, Emma and Henry. He is also survived by a sister, Agnes (Emil) Meltzer of Shelbyville, IN and sister-in-law Martha (Bob) Kieffer and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ed was also preceded in death by his sisters, Helen (Clyde) Richards, Shelbyville, IN, Florence (Herb) Brown, North Salem, IN, Elizabeth (Tom) McMahan, Madison, IN, and brother Bob (Martha) Kieffer, New Marian, IN. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at St. Philip Catholic Church. Burial in the St. Philip Church Cemetery will follow. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Wednesday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street, where there will be a rosary said at 4:00 PM. Friends may also visit with the family from 9:30 AM until service time on Thursday at St. Philip Catholic Church, 3500 St. Philip Road, South, Mt. Vernon, IN 47620. Ed’s family would like to give a special thank you to Fr. Tyler Tenbarge, Fr. David Nunning, Deacon Mark McDonald, the Deaconess Hospice Team that lovingly took care of him; Jan, Meghan, Lucy, and Kara. Thank you for taking care of our family as well. We would also like to thank Pierre Funeral Home for their respect, kindness, and professionalism. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Deaconess Hospice or to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Edward L. Kieffer

September 29, 1932 - January 15, 2023