Keith Edward Padderatz, 66, of Buford, GA, and, formerly, of Hamilton, NJ, entered, peacefully, into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 2, 1956, Keith had a deep love for nature and enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He had a successful career as a Plumber and Steamfitter and was employed with Local #9, Englishtown, NJ for 38 years until retiring and moving to Georgia. Son of the late Sarah Markley and brother of the late Michael Padderatz, Keith is survived by his wife of 42 years and “Love of His Life”, Ann Padderatz, his son and daughter-in-law Michael and Tiffany Padderatz, his beloved grandchildren Genevieve and Lucian Padderatz, his father Robert Markley, his sisters Holly Padderatz, Edith Foley, Mary Olsen and Nora Kent, his brothers Richard Garots, Robert Markley, Jr. and William Markley, as well as, a host of nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Keith will be deeply missed by all who knew him and his memory will live on through the lives of those he touched. A Memorial Service will be on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 1 PM at Kingston & Kemp Funeral Home, 260 White Horse Ave., Hamilton, NJ (www.KingstonandKemp.com). Visitation will be on Friday from 11 AM until 1 PM at the funeral home. As per his request, he was cremated and his cremated remains will be interred at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Keith’s family requests that memorial contributions be made in his honor to Trout Unlimited, PO Box 98166, Washington, DC 20090 (www.tu.org).