Keith A. Bridge 63, of Amherst passed away suddenly Saturday July 29, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. He was born August 30, 1953 in Lakewood moved to Elyria and was a 1971 graduate of Elyria High School. Keith was a member of American Legion post #0118, and proudly served his Country in the Navy. He enjoyed all Cleveland sports, Ohio St. fan, car racing, coaching LaPorte hot stove, attending super modified car racing in Oswego, N.Y. every Labor Day weekend, but most especially he lived for his family. Keith had involvement with the Naval Hospital in Philidelphia,PA. and was a field corpsman for the Marines at Camp Lejune, N.C. Keith worked for Nordson Corporation for 39 years and was set to retire September 1, 2017. Survivors include his daughter Nicole "Niki" Bridge of Elyria; son Eric Bridge of Lakewood; grandson and best buddy Kaesyn Strawderman; brother Dwight "Dewey" Bridge of Mesa, AZ.; former wife Cynthia Ann Dorrance (nee Harrell).He was preceded in death by his parents Berton and Elizabeth Bridge (nee Reed). All services and Burial were held. Arrangements were entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Lorain County Cremation service of Elyria. 440-322-4626. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com