Lillian Keinath

Frankenmuth, MI.

Lillian Keinath passed away peacefully at home in her sleep on Monday, August 10th at age 99. Lillian (Lil) was born on May 29th, 1927 to the late August and Anna Schaedig in Moltke Township outside Rogers City, Michigan. She was married to Wilbert (Wil) Keinath on June 25th, 1949.

In addition to working on their farm, Lillian held a number of food service positions, eventually serving for many years as the kitchen supervisor at the convalescent center in Frankenmuth. Lil was famous far and wide for her many tasty bar recipes. She enjoyed travel, including many cruises as well as trips to Norway, China, and Germany. She and Wil had a cottage which they built themselves in Au Gres where they enjoyed fishing for perch on Lake Huron. For more than 30 years, they wintered in the Pheonix area. She walked the Mackinac Bridge each Labor Day for many years, continuing to walk well into her 80s. She was a long-time member of St. Lorenz Church.

Surviving are two sons: James (Barbara) Keinath of Longville, MN and Charles (Julia) Keinath of Kingston, MI and grandson Brandon (Molly) Keinath and great grandson Owen of Duluth, MN.

Lillian was preceded in death by her husband Wil on October 29, 2017 and her brothers Erhardt Schaedig, Elmer Schaedig, Howard Schaedig, and Leonard Schaedig and her sisters Marie Claus and Elenora Schaedig.

A private service was held and burial took place in St. Lorenz cemetery.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Lorenz Lutheran Church or use “the plant a tree” option on the Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth website.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for the caregivers whose extraordinary and compassionate care made Mom’s final years special.