John H. Keefer

John Herman Keefer, 86, of Aberdeen, MD, passed into the peace of Christ on March 9, 2015 in Gilbert, AZ. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on March 20, 2015, at St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church in Aberdeen, MD. Visitation will be held from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm on March 19, 2015, at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home in Aberdeen, MD. Interment will follow the funeral service at St. Paul's Cemetery, located outside of Aberdeen, MD. John was born near Gettysburg, PA, on June 13, 1928. He graduated from Gettysburg High School, received a Bachelor of Science from Shippensburg State Teachers College, and received a Master of Science in Mathematics from Indiana University. John worked as a Mathematician and Research Scientist for the Ballistics Research Laboratory at the Aberdeen Proving Ground for more than 30 years before becoming a private consultant. He was also actively involved in the ministries of St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church and the Gideons International. John is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Suzanne Hafer Keefer; their children Kenneth J. Keefer, Karen K. Hunsicker, James M. Keefer, and Jean K. Geyer; his sister, Mary Esther Reed; his daughter-in-law, Stephanie T. Keefer (James' wife); his son-in-law Gregory S. Geyer: grandchildren, Dr. Jacqueline R. Hunsicker, Robert M. Hunsicker, Jr., Nicole Keefer Adams, Jason N. Keefer, Joshua S. Geyer and Isabelle M. Geyer; four great grandchildren; and other family and friends. His parents, Herman and Esther Keefer, and son-in-law, the Rev. R. Michael Hunsicker, Sr. preceded John in death. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, MD, or the Gideons International. Funeral Home: Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home 333 South Parke Street Aberdeen, MD US 21001