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Rudolph Keeling Obituary
Dr. Keeling was born in Nelson County, KY. He was a graduate of Louisville Male High School, the University of Louisville and the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.
He served as a B-29 navigator in the Pacific during World War II. He was a captain on staff of the Hunter Air Force Base's Dental clinic, Savannah, GA, from 1951-52. For his service in World War II he received the Air Medal; American Service Medal; Victory Medal; Unit Citation with 2 clusters; and the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with three major campaign stars.
Dr. Keeling had a family dental practice for 40 years on Douglass Boulevard and was a member of Beargrass Christian Church where he served as a deacon in 1962 and an elder in 1976.
He was a member of the U of L Theta chi Delta Honorary chemical Fraternity -1940 and U of L Psi Omega Fraternity-1947. He became a member of the Louisville, Kentucky and American Dental Associations in 1950. He was president of the Louisville Dental Society in 1963 and served as Vice-President of the Kentucky Dental Association in 1970. He was a member of the American College of Dentists-1976 and president of the American College of Dentists Kentucky Section-1981-82.
He served as a member of the U of L Board of Trustees-1976-80; the U of L Foundation -1976; U of L Board of Overseers-1980-86.
He was a member of the Louisville Philological Society and President in 1959. He was made a Kentucky Colonel in 1961.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helene, of 61 years; his parents, George and Zelma Keeling; and two older brothers, Charles and Crawford.
He is survived by daughters, Catherine Keeling Lowe, Sandra Keeling Wainwright (Josh) and Dr. Priscilla Bond-Littrell (Doug); a son, Rudolph "Chip" Keeling Jr. (Lyle); and seven grandchildren, Lisa Lowe Doelker (Billy), Courtney Lowe, Rudolph "Field" Keeling III, Chad Keeling, Kendall Keeling, Brad Bond and Nate Bond.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane, with burial to follow in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation will on Sunday from 2-4 p.m. at Pearson's.
Memorials to: Hosparus of Louisville.
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September 1, 2009
Chip and Family....
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family members....
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
J.R. & Mindy
Dorothy (Higgins) Lopp
August 31, 2009
Sandy, I have fond memories of our high school days visiting in your parents home. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Cathy and Chip. May time
and your fond memories ease this loss for your family.
Bruce Martin
August 30, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Pat Whitworth
August 30, 2009
Chip and family: My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Your friend from LG&E
Bert Bohn
August 30, 2009
Dear Cathy,Chip and family--I want to offer our sincere condolences.Rudy and I had lunch together many a day at the TWIG.I am writing from our camp at Lake Cumberland in Monticello.so I can'tbe there. We held Rudy in deep esteem and our prayers and thoughts are with you. Dr. Bert Bohn and Wife Doris.God Bless.
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