Charles E. “Chet” Kehs, 65, of East Coventry, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at his home. He was the husband of Karen L. (Mowrer) Kehs.
Chet was born in Phoenixville, a son of the late Charles H. and Mary (Gausch) Kehs. He was a graduate of Bishop Kenrick High School and Cabrini College. Mr. Kehs was employed by Sunoco Pipeline Division for many years lastly at its Montello Station, Wyomissing, PA before retiring in 2007. He worked part-time in retirement for STV Inc., Douglassville, PA.
He attended St. Aloysius R.C. Church, Pottstown, PA. Chet loved spending time with his wife, children and granddaughter. He loved the outdoors and working on the property, his famous "Chet's Corn" he shared freely with everyone.
In addition to his wife of twenty-three years, he is survived by a daughter, Brianna Kehs, at home; step-daughter, Tina Frame, of Pottstown; step-son, Robert G. Deemer Jr., of Florida; granddaughter, Abigail Frame; sisters: Anne Raymond, wife of Wayne, of Texas and Susette Wilson, of Pottstown as well as many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jo Palopoli, late wife of Stephen Palopoli, of Pottstown.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Bethel United Methodist Church, 952 Bethel Church Road, Spring City, PA 19475. Officiating will be Rev. Jaqueline A. Hines. Visitation will be from 10-11 AM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel UMC Memorial Fund in his name at the above address. Online condolences may be offered at www.royersfordfuneralhome.com Arrangements are by Cattermole-Klotzbach Funeral Home of Royersford.