Robert “Bob” Joseph Key, 87, of Freeport, passed away peacefully January 27, 2021.
He was born July 27, 1933 in Hazelton, PA to the late Robert C. and Helena M. Gulick Key.
Bob received a Bachelor of Art in 1955 from Dickinson College. He continued his education at Dickinson graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1957 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Bob practiced law for over 50 years and was the president/ owner of Key Bellevilles Inc., a firm he built into the largest manufacturer of disc springs in North America. He was also one of the top owners and breeders of champion racehorses in the sport of harness racing. All in all, he was a driven man who was successful in all his pursuits.
Bob was an adventurer and loved to travel. He was a private pilot and owned his own plane which he loved to fly. He enjoyed activities such as boating, fishing, hunting, telling stories, and watching the Steelers. Bob was also quite the historian and had a passion for civil rights. Above all though, He was a man who loved his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patty; two children, Kathy (Steve) Brown and Rob Key; brothers Richard (Willa) Key and Phillip (Wendy) Key; grandchildren, Steve (Kris) Brown and Jennifer (Brett) Downard; great-grandson Oliver; and Samantha Key along with other nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kimberly Lynn, and stepmother, Susie Key.
Burial in Greenwoods Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.
Ross G Walker Funeral Home, New Kensington, Pa
He was born July 27, 1933 in Hazelton, PA to the late Robert C. and Helena M. Gulick Key.
Bob received a Bachelor of Art in 1955 from Dickinson College. He continued his education at Dickinson graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1957 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Bob practiced law for over 50 years and was the president/ owner of Key Bellevilles Inc., a firm he built into the largest manufacturer of disc springs in North America. He was also one of the top owners and breeders of champion racehorses in the sport of harness racing. All in all, he was a driven man who was successful in all his pursuits.
Bob was an adventurer and loved to travel. He was a private pilot and owned his own plane which he loved to fly. He enjoyed activities such as boating, fishing, hunting, telling stories, and watching the Steelers. Bob was also quite the historian and had a passion for civil rights. Above all though, He was a man who loved his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patty; two children, Kathy (Steve) Brown and Rob Key; brothers Richard (Willa) Key and Phillip (Wendy) Key; grandchildren, Steve (Kris) Brown and Jennifer (Brett) Downard; great-grandson Oliver; and Samantha Key along with other nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kimberly Lynn, and stepmother, Susie Key.
Burial in Greenwoods Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.
Ross G Walker Funeral Home, New Kensington, Pa
Robert “Bob” Joseph Key, 87, of Freeport, passed away peacefully January 27, 2021.
He was born July 27, 1933 in Hazelton, PA to the late Robert C. and Helena M. Gulick Key.
Bob received a Bachelor of Art in 1955 from Dickinson College. He continued his education at Dickinson graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1957 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Bob practiced law for over 50 years and was the president/ owner of Key Bellevilles Inc., a firm he built into the largest manufacturer of disc springs in North America. He was also one of the top owners and breeders of champion racehorses in the sport of harness racing. All in all, he was a driven man who was successful in all his pursuits.
Bob was an adventurer and loved to travel. He was a private pilot and owned his own plane which he loved to fly. He enjoyed activities such as boating, fishing, hunting, telling stories, and watching the Steelers. Bob was also quite the historian and had a passion for civil rights. Above all though, He was a man who loved his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patty; two children, Kathy (Steve) Brown and Rob Key; brothers Richard (Willa) Key and Phillip (Wendy) Key; grandchildren, Steve (Kris) Brown and Jennifer (Brett) Downard; great-grandson Oliver; and Samantha Key along with other nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kimberly Lynn, and stepmother, Susie Key.
Burial in Greenwoods Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.
Ross G Walker Funeral Home, New Kensington, Pa
He was born July 27, 1933 in Hazelton, PA to the late Robert C. and Helena M. Gulick Key.
Bob received a Bachelor of Art in 1955 from Dickinson College. He continued his education at Dickinson graduating Summa Cum Laude in 1957 with a Doctor of Jurisprudence. Bob practiced law for over 50 years and was the president/ owner of Key Bellevilles Inc., a firm he built into the largest manufacturer of disc springs in North America. He was also one of the top owners and breeders of champion racehorses in the sport of harness racing. All in all, he was a driven man who was successful in all his pursuits.
Bob was an adventurer and loved to travel. He was a private pilot and owned his own plane which he loved to fly. He enjoyed activities such as boating, fishing, hunting, telling stories, and watching the Steelers. Bob was also quite the historian and had a passion for civil rights. Above all though, He was a man who loved his friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Patty; two children, Kathy (Steve) Brown and Rob Key; brothers Richard (Willa) Key and Phillip (Wendy) Key; grandchildren, Steve (Kris) Brown and Jennifer (Brett) Downard; great-grandson Oliver; and Samantha Key along with other nieces and nephews.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kimberly Lynn, and stepmother, Susie Key.
Burial in Greenwoods Memorial Park, Lower Burrell.
Ross G Walker Funeral Home, New Kensington, Pa
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