Keith Orender

Keith Wm. "Wolf" Orender, 48, was called home on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 in Topeka. He was born on September 12, 1957 in Emporia, the son of Keith Alan and Patricia Ann Wright-Ordender. He lived in the Osage City and Topeka areas and graduated from High School in Topeka. After High School, Keith served in the Army. Keith married Tammy Phillips, they later divorced. He was a roofer, carpenter; enjoyed woodworking and painting. He is survived by a daughter, Jessica Orender, Canton, GA, a foster parent, Leroy Muckenthaler, Topeka, four brothers; Rick Orender, Hays, Steve Orender, Amarillo, TX, Jeff Orender, Topeka, Mark Orender, Lee Summit, Mo; a sister, Jackie Stilson, of Topeka, and his grandmother, Sylvia Wright-Coe, Topeka. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 10a.m., Monday, July 17, 2006 at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel, with a private inurnment to follow at American Cemetery in Osage City. Memorial contributions may be given to the Jessica Orender Educational fund in care of Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel, 2843 SE Minnesota Ave, Topeka, KS 66605