Walter K. Keener

Walter K. Keener Age 84 Resident of Painesville, OHIO Passed away Thursday, January 31, 2008 Hospice of the Western Reserve Cleveland in Cleveland, Ohio Born November 13, 1923 in Thompson, Ohio to the late Jennie (Warren) & Rudolph Keener Married Thelma (Swails) in Greenup, Kentucky on June 18, 1949 Memberships and Affiliations: Graduate of Harvey High School in Painesville He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of WWII and served in the South Pacific on the USS Beale DD471 and was a lifetime member of the Fairport VFW Post 7754. He was an Electrician for Diamond Shamrock for 35 yrs. After Diamond Shamrock shut down he worked for the Mentor School system and then retired after 10 years. He was a charter member of the NEO Model ?A? Club. He loved traveling, camping, hunting, fishing, playing cards and pitching horseshoes. He enjoyed looking out over water and walking in the woods. Most of all he loved spending time with his family and friends He is survived by Wife: Thelma (Swails) of Painesville Son Kenneth (Sharon) Keener of Perry Daughter Jane (David) Kroner of Rock Creek 2 Grandchildren Kerri (Morris) Beverage of Painesville Kelly (Timothy) Ayers of Mentor One Great Grandson, Bryce Ayers Several Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by His Parents Sisters, Esther Perry and Mae Proud Brother, Warren Keener Friends will be received 3-6:00 pm on Sunday, February 3, 2008 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio Funeral Service will be 11:00 am on Monday, February 4 at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Michelson officiating. Final Resting Place will be at Lane Road Cemetery in Perry. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, OH 44119 Arrangements are being handled by The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 26 River Street, Madison, OHIO 44057.