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RUSSELL KEUNE Obituary


 
RUSSELL V. KEUNE  
Russell V. Keune, F.A.I.A., of Arlington, Virginia died at home on December third at age 77. He is survived by Ingrid Christina Keune to whom he was married for 47 years, their son Eric who lives in Chicago, Illinois and wife Kubinne Kim and grandson Alexander. A graduate of the University of Illinois with both Bachelor and Master''s Degrees in Architecture, he worked for the National Park Service, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, the U.S. Committee on Monuments and Sites for the U.N., and the American Institute of Architects as the Director of International Affairs. His work led him to pursue a lifelong love of collecting miniature buildings, amassing a collection of more than 800; along with two antique Packard automobiles which were an ongoing source of engagement. Family and Friends will gather to celebrate his life at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions should be made to the National Building Museum 401F. St. NW 20001 in the name of Russell V. Keune memorial fund. http://www.adventfuneral.com/services/russell-v-keune.htm

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Published by The Washington Post from Dec. 9 to Dec. 13, 2015.

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Julie Saylor

January 6, 2016

My deepest sympathies to the Keune family. I knew him as Professor Keune at Goucher College, where he taught international historic preservation. I feel honored to have known him--he truly was a giant in the preservation world. We will miss him.

December 13, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to Tina, Eric and family. So glad you Tina, and Russ stopped by a couple years ago. Love to all Alyce and Ernie.

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