Samuel J. Keiffer, III, 78, of Pueblo, Colorado, passed away April 2, 2021. 

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary E. Keiffer; children, S. James IV (Jayme) Keiffer, Robert F. (Jessika) Keiffer and Debra A. (James) Muller; grandchildren, Alicia, Aniston, Christopher, Elora, Ilya, Kalena, Kynda, Savin and Ulayna; four sisters, Elthea Robinson, Rosemary Fulk, Christine Totten and Candy Messenger; and two brothers, John Keiffer and Mark Keiffer. 

Sam was preceded in death by his father, Samuel J. Keiffer, Jr.; mother, Rosemary M. Keiffer; two sisters, Joianne Burgener and Virginia “Ginnie” Henchon and one brother, James A. Keiffer. 

Sam was born July 7, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo. and retired from Minnequa Bank in 2002 as a Vice President after 29 years of service.  He served in the Air Force from 1960 to 1964, member of Optimist International since 1968, serving as district Lt. Governor four times and District Governor from 1996-1997.  Member of the Optimist Foundation Board of Directors for four years, served on the Parkview Hospital Foundation Board of Directors for 12 years, board member of the Pueblo County United Way for six years, treasurer of the Pueblo Community Soup Kitchen for 18 years and for 14 years, taught Junior Achievement to 3rd and 4th grade classes.  Sam loved to travel, was an avid railroad enthusiast and supported many youth programs through his dedication in Optimist International and other organizations.

Memorial Mass, 10 a.m. Monday, April 12, 2021, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 3130 Morris Ave.  Memorials may be made to Optimist International Foundation at OIFoundation.org or 4494 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108

Montgomery & Steward Funeral Directors Inc., Pueblo, CO