William Keefe Obituary
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Bill was born October 10th, 1959 to William and Margaret (Vilter) O'Keefe. He was a 1977 graduate from D.C. Everest High School. After graduating he went on to work for PEACO/Gordon Aluminum for 30 plus years, then finished his employment at Crystal Finishing before retiring in June of 2022. Bill married Tara Bernarde on July 24th, 2004 in Elko, Nevada.
In his earlier years Bill enjoyed snowmobiling, ice fishing, hunting, and gardening. He also enjoyed watching TV, riding his e-bike, four wheeling, hanging with friends telling stories from the old days. Bill even took an adventure from the air and went skydiving, which he was very excited about. He liked watching the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and NASCAR.
Bill is survived by Tara, his mother Margaret O'Keefe, father and mother-in-law Donald (Sally) Bernarde, his siblings Ronald O'Keefe, Robert O'Keefe, Darlene O'Keefe, Patricia LaPorte, James (Martha) O'Keefe, Gerald O'Keefe, Kathleen O'Keefe, brother and sister-in-law Craig (Deb) Bernarde, Mark (Robin) Bernarde, nieces and nephews Nathan O'Keefe, Jacob (Amanda) O'Keefe, Jason (Jen) O'Keefe, Kerrie LaPorte, Maddy (Carl) Kaiser, Jesse O'Keefe, and Jack (Sarah) O'Keefe, and his great nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends.
Bill was preceded in death by his father William O'Keefe, sister Carol O'Keefe, mother and father-in-law Kay and Garry Zank, brother in-law Keith LaPorte and his cats Buddy and Moka.
A Celebration of Life will be held at John J. Buettgen Funeral Home Thursday, November 9th from 3 p.m. until 5:30, with a prayer service to follow, Pastor Lori Slaughter will be officiating.
John J. Buettgen Funeral Home is assisting family at this time. Online condolences may be expressed at HonorOne.com
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Dennis & Mary Dettmering
November 10, 2023
Bob,
Our sympathy on the loss of your brother, which we did not know; but know it is difficult to loose a sibling. May he be enjoying the last chapter of life - eternal rest. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis & Mary Dettmering - Drott/JI Case Co-workers
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