Keith R. Mittower age 66 of Hartsgrove Twp. passed away July 20, 2016 at his home. Born Feb. 27, 1950 in Wauseon, OH to Franklin and Rachel (nee: McLaughlin) Mittower, he had been a lifelong area resident. Keith was a proud alumni of Chardon High School, playing football in the late 1960’s. He served in the Army National Guard after which he worked for Prudential Insurance for 20 years as a Sales Manager and 22 years at Key Bank as a Business Banker. Keith was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing, especially with his son-in-law and grandchildren in Cape San Blas, FL. Keith married Lisa Rochow on Feb. 11, 1994 in Chardon. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Keith will be remembered for his happiness, sense of humor and the joy given to his family until the end. He is survived by his wife Lisa (nee: Rochow) of Hartsgrove Twp.; daughters: Kristen (Chad) Bass of Chardon, Jennifer Mittower of Columbus and Kathryn (Christian) Homlish of NY; grandchildren: Jacob, Owen, Ryan, Leah and Juliana Bass and Cecilia Homlish; mother Rachel (nee: McLaughlin) Mittower of Chardon; siblings Cheryl (Mike) Noble of Hambden Twp and Barb (Arnold) Mallory of MI; lifelong friend Willie Clifton and many extended family. He was preceded in death by his father Franklin Mittower and daughter Allison Mittower. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the Burr Funeral Home, 116 South ST. (On Rt. 44, 500’ south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Chardon, OH. A funeral service will be held at 7 pm on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at the funeral home. The family and friends are asked to meet at Claridon Center Cemetery on Monday, July 25, 2016 at 10 am. Arrangements by the Burr Funeral Home of Chardon. Donations suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110.