KECK WILLIAM J., Jr. On Monday, November 18, 2013, of Friendship neighborhood, Pittsburgh, PA. Bill was the beloved husband of 40 years to Irene M. Biler; loving father of Harriet J. Keck (Pgh.), Wilma K. Thomas (Delaware), William J. Keck III (New York), and Scott A. Keck (Maryland); nine grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; and one great- great-granddaughter survive him. Brother of the late Ruth Wertz and Muriel Schultze. Bill was born on East End Ave., Pittsburgh, PA in 1918, a 1936 graduate of Wilkinsburg High School, and a WPIAL champion high jumper. He served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during WWII. He was in New Guinea, Philippines and the battle on Island of Leyte, followed by an occupation of Japan before returning home. Bill was a 50 year Mason of Infinity Lodge No. 546 F. & A.M. Bill was a master craftsman, home builder, home constructor, and Real Estate broker. Prior to WWII, Bill worked on the Hoover Dam, restoring railroad sheds for the Truckee Railroad Project-Donner Pass, and building homes in Reno, NV. Post WWII, he prided himself for his design and carpentry at the Nationality Rooms, Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh. During the 50s, Bill designed and built Kingswood Manor in Churchill Borough. During the 60s, he was General Manager of the building of Bear Rocks Resort in Laurel Highlands. Bill was a longtime Real Estate Broker. Bill's most recent accomplishments were the restoration of homes in Wheeling, WV and Friendship, Pittsburgh. Family requests memorial contributions to Phipps Conservatory: http://phipps.conservatory.org/give-to-phipps. Bill loved his garden and birds, and was a great cook with a kindhearted spirit. All his family and friends will miss him! A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014, time and place to be announced later. Arrangements by HAHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES INC., 412-821-3700. Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb