Keith Duerr

6/30/1956 - 5/27/2024

Keith Douglas Duerr passed away Monday May 27, 2024.

He is survived by his daughter Elise Foster Duerr; sister, Linda Carol Whitaker and brother, Gary Foster Duerr; along with a niece, Jamie Whitaker; nephew, Ben Whitaker (Nancy); and great nieces, Jayla Whitaker and Remi Whitaker.     

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Foster and Dimple Duerr; grandparents, Sereno and Rebecca Duerr, and Walter and Lottie Huddleston; and nephew, Clark Duerr.   

Keith was born June 30, 1956, in Louisville Kentucky. After high school Keith served his country honorably in the United States Army. After completing his service, he attended the University of Louisville receiving his bachelor’s degree in history.  Following graduation, he completed his law degree from the University of Kentucky.

Keith began his practice of law with Huddleston and Vazant Law Firm in Elizabethtown Ky. After moving back to Louisville he practiced as a real estate attorney and then worked with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights.

Currently he was employed with the Veterans Administration as a job placement advisor.  As a young adult Keith enjoyed camping and all things outdoors. Traveling and spending time with his daughter was the highlight of his later years.

Keith loved his family with whom he always shared his quick wit, humor, kindness and compassion.  Keith was a devoted father, loving brother and loyal uncle. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

A funeral service will be observed Saturday June 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church, 142 Crescent Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206.  Visitation will be held prior to the service from 12 to 1 PM.  A private family burial will be observed at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to an account established for Elise F. Duerr.  Please direct contributions to Stock Yards Bank account number 99921669 under the name of Andrea Trautwein.