Keith Manford Zwickl, Sr., 59, passed away October 14, 2016 at this home in Hutchinson, Kansas. The son of Gilbert and Madeline Zwickl, he was born in Hutchinson, Kansas on April 23, 1957. He was a retired machinist with Cessna.

He had a fascination with small engines and electronics, was a master at putting models together, loved getting on his motorcycle and taking long rides, and flying kites.

Survivors include 2 sons, Keith (Angie) and Zachariah Zwickl; 1 daughter, Tiffiny (Kent) Blanton; 4 brothers, Louis (Debbie), Duane (Linda), Carl, and, Robert (Colleen) Zwickl; 2 sisters, Shandra (Stephen) Nienke, Deborah (Gordon) Wimer; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 1 daughter in law, Tonya, 1 great grandson, Hudsyn Wayne.

All friends and acquaintances are invited to attend a Celebration of Life that will be held Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at 3105 Harvard Place, Hutchinson, Kansas. In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Keith M. Zwickl, Sr. Memorial fund and left in care of Old Mission - Heritage Funeral Home, 528 N. Main, Hutchinson, Kansas.