Keith Edward Gilger, 57, of Owings passed away July 20, 2016 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born March 23, 1959 in Washington, D.C. to Frank Edward and Anne Ernestine (Duncan) Gilger. Keith was raised in Camp Springs and graduated from Crossland High School in 1977 and then attended Virginia Tech University. He was employed as a construction inspector working on bridges and roads. Keith married Karen Buckley on October 11, 1986 in La Plata and they lived in La Plata and West Virginia before settling in Owings in 2000. In his leisure time Keith enjoyed golf, cooking, sports and spending time with his family and friends. He was also an avid fan of the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Keith is survived by his loving wife Karen M. Gilger of Owings, daughters Casey and Kelly Gilger and son Keith Gilger, Jr. and fiancé Stephanie Pitcock all of Owings. He is also survived by his granddaughter Corey Grace Gilger and grandson Ethan Pitcock as well as his father Frank Gilger and sister Kim Guntow. He was preceded in death by his daughter Corey Gilger, mother Tina Gilger and sister Kathy Shumaker.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Keith or Corey’s name may be made to the Lymphoma Research Foundation.