Keith Ray Lechner, 68, of Cape Girardeau died Jan. 21, 2017, at his home.
He was born June 14, 1948, in Tell City, Indiana, son of Alton and Hazel Simpson Lechner. Keith and Mary Jane Long were married April 23, 2016.
He was a chemist in the radiology lab at Washington University in St. Louis.
He is survived by his wife; one son; one daughter; two brothers; and three sisters.
Services will be at a later date in Indiana.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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