Mike Keck

Mike Keck, age 66, of Rutherfordton, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Rutherford Regional Medical Center.

Mike was born Wednesday, September 25, 1957 in Rockville Centre, New York to the late Meinrad Keck and Justine Mahoney Keck. He earned an associate’s degree from Isothermal Community College. Mike managed the Pizza Hut in Forest City for several years. He faithfully served as a paramedic for the Rutherford County EMS for twenty years and had the distinction of being a nationally registered paramedic. Mike held a position as the Emergency Medicine Instructor at ICC for ten years. He enjoyed watching fishing videos and traveling. He was known for his sense of humor, wisdom and commonsense approach to life. Mike was a member of the Pleasant View Community Church. He lived a life dedicated to the service of others.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Fred Keck and a stepdaughter, Ashley Felker.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of twenty years, Karen Keck; sons, Chris Keck (Lindsey) of Monroe, NC, Corey Keck (Alison Ross) of Bostic, Cody Keck (Lindsey) of Rutherfordton; a brother, Dan Keck (Lorraine Hyde) of New York; grandchildren, Rebekah Litten, Sarah Keck, Cooper Keck and sister-in-law, Debbie Dale of Rutherfordton.

A visitation will be conducted from 4:00 until 6:00 pm on Saturday, August 10th at Harrelson Funeral Home.

Memorial donations are requested to ALS United of North Carolina, www.alsnc.org