Kenneth D. Keeler

Kenneth (Kenny) Duane Keeler, age 82, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on January 6, 2010, at Tendercare of Hastings, surrounded by loved ones. \r
Kenny was born on November 23, 1927, in Hastings, Michigan to Arthur and Gladys (Wilkins).\r
He attended Hastings High School.\r
His work history included meat cutting for Kroger and Northside Grocery, manager of City Food and Beverage in Hastings and Charlotte, Barry County Lumber, retiring from the E.W. Bliss Company.\r
Enlisting in 1950, he proudly served his country as a US Army Staff Sergeant in the Korean War. \r
He married Margaret (Peggy) Holmes on May 1, 1954, but they later divorced. They had 6 children together. \r
Kenny was an avid golfer, travelling to many states enjoying the sport. He was a proud member of the American Legion and he was well known for many years in the kitchen of the Hastings Moose Lodge, especially during Thanksgiving and during their famous fish fries. His fondest memories, up until the day of his passing, are of the many days spent up north in Luther, Michigan with his best friend from childhood, Bill Richards. \r
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Keith, and his sister Judy Furlong. \r
Kenny is survived by his children, Polly (Brian) Hoxworth, Mark (Joanne) Keeler, Rosemarie (Mitch) VanHouten, Kathryn (Mark) Ramsey, Beth (Tom) Watson, Timothy (Tracy) Keeler, 12 grandchildren, 7 great-grand children, brothers Donald (Betty) and Charlie, sisters Janice (Stuart) Day and Linda (Harry) Garrison. \r
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the American Legion, Hastings Post 45 or the charity of one?s choice. \r
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 17, 2010, at 1:00pm at the American Legion, Hastings Post 45.\r
Burial will be on a later date at Fort Custer Cemetery in Battle Creek, Michigan. Arrangements are by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. You may leave a message or memory to the family at (girrbachfuneralhome.net). \r