William M. Keim, Iv

William M. Keim, IV, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pa. He was 30. He had been employed as a Mechanical Engineer for the DuPont Company in Wilmington, Delaware, where he spent time as a member of the engineering staff, as well as traveling overseas as an engineering liaison to customers in Taiwan and Tokyo. Mr. Keim attended Temple University School of Engineering, where he studied from 2002 until he graduated in 2005, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was a member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, the American Society of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Engineers, and the Society of Automotive Engineers. He graduated from Upper Merion Area Senior High School in 1997. Like his father and grandfather before him, he was enthusiastic about politics, and was actively involved in raising awareness of the political issues affecting the country. He was also an accomplished mechanic and fabricator, skilled in metal fabrication, and any and all matter of automotive repair. Born in Wynnewood, PA on October 13, 1979, he was the beloved son of Margaret R. "Peggy" (Schmitt) Keim of King of Prussia, and the late William M. Keim, III. Also surviving are his maternal grandfather, William Schmitt of King of Prussia; an aunt and uncle, William and Charlene Leis and a cousin, Dayna A. Leis, all of Parksburg, PA; his dog, Dooley; and countless friends who mourn his death. Mr. Keim was always looking to give back and as such was a tissue donor through the Gift of Life Program. Even in death, he was able to give.Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service at The Bacchi-Courtney Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd., 805 DeKalb Street, (Rt. 202), Bridgeport, PA 19405 on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 11:30am. Friends may call Saturday morning from 10:00 to 11:20, at the funeral home. Interment will be private at the request of the family.In lieu of flowers, Mr. Keim's family suggests that donations be made to the following charity: The Feal Good Foundation for 9-11 first responders whose mission statement can be found below. www.fealgoodfoundation.com.The primary mission of the Feal Good Foundation, a non-profit organization, is to spread awareness and educate the public about the catastrophic health effects on 9/11 first responders, as well as to provide assistance to relieve these great heroes of the financial burdens placed on them over the last five years. A secondary goal of our Foundation is to create a network of advocacy on 9/11 healthcare issues. We not only advocate for Ground Zero workers, but show others how they can advocate for themselves and help others through grassroots activism.www.bacchicourtney.com** In case of snowstorm the date of service will be changed. Please check back Thursday afternoon.