Keith passed away peacefully at South Bruce Grey Health Centre – Chesley, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Born in Owen Sound on October 14, 1949, Keith Stanley Klages of Chesley, was in his 77th year.

Beloved husband of Katherine Jean Klages (nee Greig) of 53 years.  Loving father of Greg (Lisa) of Williamsford, Laura (Bryan) Kingston, West Grey; Pam (Darren) Halliday of Owen Sound; Katie (Graeme) Campbell of Walkerton; and Carolyn (Tim) Mills of Desboro.  Cherished Grampy of Violet, Calvin, Milton (Kassidy), Madeline, Stewart, Ben, Blake, Rowan, Lewis, Wesley, Stanley, and Henry.  Dear brother of Jerry (Judy), Dave, Bob (Ruth), Lynn Vanwyck-Kenndy, Fred (Dawn), Beth (Robert), Jeff (Penny), and Steve.  Keith will also be missed by the Greig family, many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Predeceased by his parents Art and Mary Klages (nee Henderson), brothers Donald George and Brad, and by his In-laws, Barb, Ray, and Ren.

A come and go memorial visitation to celebrate Keith’s life will be held at Brian E. Wood Funeral Home, 250 14th St. W., Owen Sound, 519-376-7492, on Monday, August 17, 2026, from 12 – 2 p.m.

Those wishing to make a memorial donation are asked to consider Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario, the Canadian Cancer Society (melanoma), or the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (Chesley). Online condolences can be sent to Keith’s family by visiting his memorial at www.woodfuneralhome.ca.

• First Name : Keith
• Last Name : Klages
• Funeral Home : Brian E Wood Funeral Home, Owen Sound
• URL : https://www.woodfuneralhome.ca/obituaries/Keith-Klages?obId=49238209

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