By Jim Meridith
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  • Service

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    Keith E. Suydam, 68, of Lebanon, IL, died Friday, June 19, 2020, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

    Keith was born August 22, 1951, to George and Elizabeth (nee Lysakowski) Suydam, in Belleville, IL.

    He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL, the Horner Park Board of Commissioners, the Lebanon Singers, and the Lebanon Emerald Mound Volunteer Fire Department. He worked 40 years as a Ford mechanic—he was the engine builder.

    Keith loved camping and fishing, especially with his boys. He never knew a stranger and was willing and able to help with anything you would be working on. He worked on race crews for Highland Speedway for many years and seasonal drivers. And, he loved his granddog, Chase.

    He is survived by his children, Amy Suydam, Lebanon, IL, Brandi Suydam, Lebanon, IL, Kyle (Michelle) Suydam, Trenton, IL, Ryan (Kelly) Suydam, Trenton, IL; grandchildren, Brooke, Garrett, Karsyn; brothers, Jon (Pat) Suydam, Lebanon, IL, David (Robin) Suydam, Lebanon, IL, William Suydam, Summerfield, IL; father-in-law, Robert Schmitt, Lebanon, IL; brother-in-law, Bobby (Cheri) Schmitt, Lebanon IL; Numerous nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Elizabeth Suydam; wife, Lisa Suydam; mother-in-law, Merhlene Schmitt; brother-in-law, Joe Schmitt.

    Memorials may be made to Lebanon Emerald Mound Fire Department or Horner Park.

    Visitation: Private.

    Funeral Service: Private.

    A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

    Interment: College Hill Cemetery, Lebanon, IL.

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

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  1. Craig Schmidt / June 23, 2020 at 1:21 pm

    New Keith for along time, always looked forward to seeing him when we would stand by at their fire station for fireworks or during a mutual aid call. Even remember him coming to our station when Lebanon was requested for stand by or at times coming directly to the scene.
    He will be missed.

    Asst. Chief Craig Schmidt (O’Fallon Fire Dept.) been with O’Fallon for 35 years.

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