Brian C. Kiefer, 46, of Greenwood, IN, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, IN. He was born May 19, 1970 in Cincinnati, OH to Jerry C. and Kathy (Deer) Kiefer. He married Amy S. (Richards) Kiefer on August 1, 1992 at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Greenwood, IN, she survives.
He was a 1988 graduate of Center Grove High School and a 1992 graduate of Purdue University where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in wildlife science. He owned and operated Glenns Valley Feed and Seed in Perry Township since 2010, Aquatic Services of Indiana since 2005, and Kiefer Lawn Service since 1993. He also had worked for the Indianapolis Zoo. He had also been a volunteer firefighter and E.M.T. for the White River Township Fire Department. He attended Mt. Pleasant Christian Church and Sts. Francis and Clare Catholic Church in Greenwood, IN. He was an avid hunter. He was a member of the Glenns Valley Conservation Club, Ducks Unlimited, and was the first licensed Falconer in Johnson County. As a result of the events of Brian’s accident this past week, eleven individuals have benefited from the gifts of life through organ and tissue donation in which one of the recipients was able to meet and thank Brian for his gift prior to his death. He was a loving husband, father, son, and had a deep and loving passion for his children.
Survivors include his wife Amy S. (Richards) Kiefer of Greenwood, IN; his children Adam C. Kiefer, Haley S. Kiefer, Evan T. Kiefer, and Andrew R. Kiefer all of Greenwood, IN; parents Jerry C. and Kathy (Deer) Kiefer of Greenwood, IN; sister Melissa M. McLeish (Rick) of Greenwood; brother Bradley K. Kiefer (Elizabeth) of Greenwood, IN; mother-in-law Sheila (Surface) Richards of Greenwood; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Greg and Alicia (McKinney) Richards of Plymouth, IL; grandmother-in-law Marjorie Surface LaFary of Greenwood, IN; eight nieces and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father-in-law Rex E. Richards on September 15, 2009.
The Reverend Chris Philbeck and Father James Wilmoth will conduct a service on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 10:30 A.M. at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN. Friends may call Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 2-8PM at the mortuary. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Greenwood, IN. Memorial contributions may be made for the Kiefer College Fund in care of Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31, Franklin, IN, 46131: make payable to Amy Kiefer. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com. Information at 317-738-0202.