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Wayne McCaslin

St. Louis, MO |

Wayne Keith McCaslin, 83, went home to be with his Lord, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.

Keith loved the Lord with all his heart, his mind and his soul. He was a faithful servant, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.  The legacy he has left reaches far beyond his physical family.

Keith was born July 2, 1932 in New Castle, PA.  He graduated high school from New Castle, PA, and graduated from Slippery Rock University, Johnson Bible College and Lincoln Christian Seminary.  during his time at Johnson Bible College, Keith married Elizabeth Chambers on August 3, 1957.  He preached for congregations in PA, KY, TN, IL and MO before becoming a Professor at St. Louis Christian College in Florissant.  After 44 years, Keith retired from teaching at the college.

Keith is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elizabeth "Liz" McCaslin; their children, Margaret (Mel) Schuchardt, Walter (Carol) McCaslin; grandchildren, Sara (Brian) Mullholland, Courtney (Greg) Anselmo, Dale (Brianda) Schuchardt, Jonni McCaslin; and great grandchildren, Madison Mullholland and Mallory Mullholland.

Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Sunday, November 29, at the First Christian Church, 160 E. Lorena Av, Wood River, IL.  Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the First Christian Church. Steve Revisky will officiate.

Internment will be at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens in Bethalto following the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to either First Christian Church or St. Louis Christian College.

Marks Mortury in Wood River is coordinating the arrangements.


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