Clara May (Leister) Keer, 62, wife of Timothy John Keer, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Pottstown Hospital.
Born in Beaufort, SC, she was the daughter of James Kenneth Leister and Bettyann (Hertzog) Leister.
Clara was a fantastic cook and baker. Some of her specialties in the kitchen were her amazing cheesecakes, chili, and salsa! She loved the beach, and laying out to tan. She also loved spending hours watching for hummingbirds. Clara enjoyed blasting her music on Sundays while cleaning the house. She will be remembered as an incredibly loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Her kids and grandchildren were her whole world. Surviving along with her husband Tim, is her son TJ Keer, husband of Courtney Keer; daughter Nicole Keer, partner of Jonathan Lake; brother Joseph Leister; sister SueEllen Calhoun; grandchildren Eva, Everett, Madisyn, Alyvia, and T. She is predeceased by her brother James Leister; brother Butch Leister; sister Sarah Vogel; sister Lois Galasso; and cousin Billie (Tootsie) Feliciano.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525) with Pastor Daniel Leister officiating. Burial will be held privately by the family at a later date. A visitation will also be held on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 9:00-11:00AM at the funeral home. Followed by a luncheon at 12pm-3pm at the Keystone Fire House (240 N Walnut St., Boyertown PA 19512)
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The National MS Society (https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/) in Clara’s name.