David Leroy Keister, age 76 of Arena passed away on Friday, May 25, 2012. He was born on July 24, 1935 in Blue Mounds, WI, the son of Floyd and Ellen Keister. He was married to Anna Mae Keister. David enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, carpentry and mechanics. He also loved animals. Survivors include, his wife, Anna Mae (Arndt) Keister, 7 children, David (Rita) Keister, Virgil (Dorothy) Keister, Richard (Bonnie) Keister, Larry (Linda) Keister, Tim Keister all from Arena, Tammy (Tom) Meyer of Prairie du Sac, Tina (William) Markin of Mt. Horeb, 2 sisters, Mary (Tom) Ingalls of Spring Green, Darlene Harrington of Beloit, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Ellen, brothers Johnny, Donald, Frank and sister Jane. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home in Spring Green. Rev. Craig Peach will officiate. Visitation will be held on Thursday at the Richardson-Stafford Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M