Keith Bucher, 61, of Reader, WV went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at his home while surrounded by his family.

Keith was born April 8, 1955 in New Martinsville, WV, son of Dale and Clara Mae (Mason) Bucher of Reader, WV.

He was a proud graduate of Romney School for the Blind – Class of 1975, a Ham Radio operator, member of the American Council of the Blind, New Martinsville Moose Lodge #931, Mannington Elks Lodge #388 and attended Trinity United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by an infant twin sister, Susan Ann Bucher; grandparents, Lawrence and Maple Mason and Bertie and Mart Bucher.

Surviving in addition to his parents are his significant other and best friend, Nina Petry; four siblings, Dean Bucher of Buckhannon, WV, Denise (Chip) Poling of Reader, WV, Rick (Jackie) Bucher of Reader, WV and Brenda Bucher Palmer of Paden City, WV; childhood friend, Steve Richards of Clarksburg, WV and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends received 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 26, 2016 at the Williams Funeral Home, 12750 Shortline Hwy, Pine Grove, WV.

Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at the Milburn Cemetery near Reader, WV.

Memorial contributions may be made, in Keith’s name, to WV School for the Deaf and Blind, 301 E Main St., Romney, WV 26757.