Penwell Turner Funeral Home - Shelby, Ohio

Keith Allen Lamb

Keith Allen Lamb, age 52, of Shelby, died naturally and unexpectedly on Monday, August 19, 2025 at his home.

Keith, known as “Sheep” to many, was born on February 17, 1973 in Wayne, Michigan and graduated from Shelby High School in 1991. Keith loved spending time with family, especially his niece and nephews. Known as a jack of all trades, he always had a way of making others laugh and smile. He will be remembered by many for his love of hunting and fishing and simply hanging out with friends.

Keith is survived by his wife: Veronica Lamb and her children: Dustin, Katie, and Brittany and their families; his mother and step-father: Katherine J. “Kathy” (Smith) and Bob Saunders; brothers: Kevin (Chellie) Lamb and Kirk (Sarah) Lamb; nephews and niece: Gavin, Kolstin, Ava, and Austin Lamb; maternal grandmother: Doris Fisher; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives, and friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Allen “Art” Lamb, Jr. in 2022.

Family and friends are welcome on Monday, August 25, 2025 from 5-7 pm at the Penwell Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby.  Burial will be in Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Cemetery.  Memorial contributions can be made to the Shelby Knights of Columbus Council #1968.

Condolences may be made on Keith’s obituary on the funeral home’s website (PenwellFuneralHome.com) or their Facebook page (Facebook.com/PenwellFuneralHome).

Memories & Condolence

  1. Robin Hamilton Smedley says:

    I am saddened to see this losing one of our own classmates from the class of 91. Always good for a laugh and all around good guy. He will be missed by many. Prayers and Comfort to the family

  2. Darlene gasparac says:

    So sorry he was a great neighbor.R.IP.

  3. Mike and Dee Maglott says:

    We didn’t know Keith but we know Kathy and Bob.

    Our deepest condolences sympathy
    To them and all the Lamb family.

  4. Lorna Albert says:

    I am sorry for your loss. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.

  5. Brandon Townsend says:

    This breaks my heart to hear it has sadden my soul cause Keith and I go way back we always had great laughs and our own inside jokes. I have many memories with him . When he first moved to Shelby I was there family’s first visitor and became great friends with both of his brothers . Kevin,kirk ,art and Kathy I am so sorry ur facing this loss of a great son and brother wish I could be there but due to my health “bedridden” unfortunately it prevents me from saying goodbye please say them for me I love you all
    Love you all Brandon

  6. William Parr says:

    So sorry for your loss. We are good friends of Bob & Kathy. May he rest in peace in Gods loving arms.

  7. Mark &Peggy Mckown says:

    Kathy, we are so sorry for the loss of your son. Having just become friends with you and Bob we don’t know the family well,but you are in our prayers.

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