ROBERT W. KECK, son of George C. and Ella Keck, was born in Allentown, Sept. 9, 1875. He was educated in the public schools of his native city. He was a salesman for a number of years in Philadelphia. In 1904 he took up electrical work with J. S. Ritter, with whom he remained until Sept. 1910, when he engaged in business for himself at 833 Walnut Street. He is a member of Zion's Reformed church and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. In June 1903, he was married to Alice A. Sterner, daughter of Benjamin and Amanda (Beidler) Sterner. They have a daughter, Ruth M.