Bruce Keener III

In 1964/5 I served on the USS Joseph Strauss (DDG16) which was then commanded by Bruce Keener. He was a natural leader and the Very Best Ship´s Captain that I ever served under during my seven (7) years in the US Navy. I ran into him several years later in Portsmouth, VA and told him exactly what I have just written; We parted with my saying to him that I expected him to make Admiral before he retired. I just learned about his death in 2002. Please accept my condolences and thanks for...

DEAR KEENER FAMILY,
WE'RE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. THE ADMIRAL WAS A LOVELY MAN AND WILL BE MISSED GREATLY. LOVE TO ALL AND GOD BLESS.
MARY BETH AND JACK LYNCH AND FAMILY
YOUR OLD NEIGHBORS ON MARIA PLACE

Dear Mrs. Keener and family,

Sincerest sympathy on your loss. He was an outstanding gentleman.

Nancy Cox
Hugo's Interiors

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time. We share in your loss.
Love, Harriet and Frank

Kay, we love you. We are always reminded of your servant's heart as every Christmas you would spend endless hours in the kitchen creating endless gifts of sweets & desserts for your family and friends. Each one a memory of love to those who received the gift. As your roofing contractor for many, many years, we count it an honor to call you friends. It was always a pleasure. Admiral Keener will long be remembered. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.

We will miss Bruce Keener with his positive outlook on life, his honesty and straightforward attitude, and above all his friendship. Bruce was an asset to our community at Cypress Village.
Signed: J.A.T.(Jan) and Anne de Muynk