Chester Kieffer Obituary (1958 - 2024) - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Chester Robert Kieffer, fondly known as "Weedie," was born on February 28, 1958, in Philadelphia, PA, USA, a city that he was deeply rooted in for 65 years. It is with heavy hearts we announce that Chester has embarked on his final adventure on February 16, 2024. Chester was a man of many passions, but at the forefront of them all was a deep love for his family. He was a beacon of compassion, always showing kindness to others. His sense of humor was unparalleled and could light up a room, earning him the affectionate nickname 'Furball'. Generosity was Chester's second nature, as he believed in the words of Winston Churchill, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." His adventurous spirit was best seen during his frequent walks in the park, where he would marvel at the beauty of nature. As he often quoted, "Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all," a sentiment by Helen Keller that perfectly encapsulated his zest for life. Despite his love for adventure, Chester was equally comfortable in the warm embrace of his family, consistently putting them above all else. Chester is survived by his loving children Wendy Kieffer (Christian Geyer) and Robert Kieffer (Kelly Rodkey), who will remember him for his boundless love and enduring wisdom. He is also survived by his grandchildren, who affectionately called him "Furball", Kirstin, Gabrielle, David, Camryn, Sophia, Mackenzie, and Mason; a great granddaughter Dakota; sisters Phoebe Antler-Vilardi, Donna Kieffer and Dot Tanzler; brothers; Ronald Zenglin, Horace Kieffer, III, Joseph Zimmerman and Donald Zimmerman and numerous nieces and nephews. He now joins his parents, Horace Kieffer, Jr and Virginia (nee Vankirk) Zimmerman (Joseph Zimmerman), in a place of eternal peace and love. While we mourn the loss of Chester, we also celebrate his life, cherishing the joy and laughter he brought into our lives. Please feel invited to share your memories of Chester or upload photos to his memorial page. In remembering him, we keep his spirit alive, and through our shared stories, he continues to inspire and touch our lives. Services and interment will be held privately at the request of his family.