Edward Keene

1920 - 2014

Edward A. Keene May 27, 1920 November 11, 2014 Edward A. Keene, 94, of State College, died Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Elmcroft in State College. He was born May 27, 1920 in Baltimore, MD a son of the late Edward and Lillian Doegan Keene. On June 15, 1956, he married Dorothy M. Moss who survives in State College. After Graduating from high school, Mr. Keene served in the Army Air Force with the 1386th Base Unit Air Transport Corps, earning the rank of Staff, Sergeant. He earned a European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, an American Service Medal and a World War II Victory Medal for his service in World War II. Early in life Edward was employed as a marine operations manager at the Calmar Steamship Company, a division of Bethlehem Steel in Philadelphia, and later was employed by ITO Corporation as a safety and insurance manager, retiring from that position in 1986. Mr. Keene attended Grace Lutheran Church in State College, and was a member of the Free and Accepted Masonic Lodge 543, Fernwood, PA. He was an devoted fan of Phillies Baseball and Penn State Football. He also was an avid Eagles Football fan, having attended their 1960 NFL Championship Game, the equivalent of today's Super Bowl. An avid reader he especially enjoyed mysteries and thrillers and also enjoyed Broadway show tunes. Surviving Mr. Keene is one daughter, Karen L. Mann (Frank) of Colorado; two sons Kevin E. Keene of Frazer, PA and Robert W. Keene (Flynn) of Mendota, IL; four grandchildren, Kilian, Hall, Caty, and Krueger; and two brothers, Warren Keene (Betty Jane) of Greenfield, Pa and Milton Keene of North Fort Myers, Florida. Following his wishes, funeral services are private at the convenience of the family. Entombment will be in the Chapel Mausoleum at Centre County Memorial Park, State College, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 205 S. Garner St., State College, PA 16801. An on line guest book can be signed or condolences sent to the family at www.heintzelmanfuneralhome.com.