RACINE – David J. Keenan, Sr., 66, passed away at WFH – All Saints on Wednesday, April 2, 2015.
He was born in Racine on April 23, 1948, the son of Robert and Catherine (nee: Lukawski) Keenan. He graduated from St. Catherine’s High School. He later received an associate degree from Gateway Technical College and a bachelor’s degree from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. In between high school and college David served his nation with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.
On August 4, 1973, he married Katharine Johnson in South Milwaukee.
David worked as a quality assurance engineer at Western Publishing for 23 years. He was a proud veteran and was an active member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 767 and the VFW Post 1391. David enjoyed golfing, bowling and being in the company of his family.
In addition to his loving wife Katharine, David is survived by his children, David Keenan, Jr. of South Milwaukee, Rebecca (Michael) Friedel, Brenda Keenan both of Orlando; his granddaughter, Sydney Cotton of Orlando; his sisters and brother, Kathleen (Richard) Lane of Orlando, Dennis Keenan of Racine, Barbara (Melvin) Jarrell of Bloomfield, MO; as well as many dear nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Mary Keenan.
Family and friends are invited to meet at Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home on Monday evening from 5-8 p.m. for a visitation. The celebration of his life and funeral Mass will take place at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (1100 Erie Street) on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Anthony Thomas officiating. There will also be a visitation in the church from 10-11 a.m. His interment will take place at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery following the Mass. Memorials have been suggested to The Vietnam Veterans of America, Racine/Kenosha Chapter 767 or St. Catherine’s High School.
The Keenan family sincerely thanks the entire staff at WFH- All Saints; especially the 3rd floor staff; as well as the ALS team at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center for the loving and professional attention David received while under their care.
Kathy Charlton (Mohrbacher) says
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family of David Keenan Sr.
So sad to hear of his passing and know that he will be missed by his family and friends.
Knew him from our old neighborhood and from high school. I remember his love of golf and bowling.
Keep him in your memories.