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1938
DIED
2025
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Vernon Keesee Obituary
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Bessie Keesee; his daughter, Valorie Beck; his granddaughter, Megan Reser; grandson, Jeffrey McConnell; four brothers and two sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Keesee of the home; five daughters, Deborah Morgan of Preston, Rhonda Owsley of Preston, Donna Kay Hoeschele of Polo, Jill Reser of Urbana, Lorie Darr of Pittsburg; 16 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation and arrangements were under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland.
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