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Erwin Keepman Obituary

Keepman, Erwin W. Jr. Oconomowoc, 84 years, born to Eternal Life at home Thursday, June 26, 2008. He was born January 13, 1924 to Erwin Sr. and Florence (nee Swartwout). After growing up in Watertown and graduating from high school in 1943, Erwin joined the Army Air Corps. While stationed in England from 1944 to 1945, Erwin flew 35 missions over Europe as a B-17 bombardier. Recieved The Distinguished Flying Cross for heroic duty over Germany. Shortly after the war, Erwin married Margaret Lord, of Santa Monica, California, in Midland, Texas and spent 63 years until his death. Having retired from the Army Air Corps as a Major, Erwin worked as a sales engineer at Waukesha Engine until he retired after 38 years. Following his retirement, he worked for his son Charles at Evans Logistics. Erwin's wife, Peggy, survives him along with their four sons, Erwin (Susan) Keepman, III of Appleton, Richard (Patricia) Keepman of Oconomowoc, Albert (Susan) Keepman of Lake Havasu, AZ, and Charles (Patricia) Keepman of Oconomowoc. Also surviving are 12 grandchildren and 3 great - grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dr. Jay Keepman, and his grandson, Richard J. Keepman, Jr. Memorial Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Good Shepherd United Methodist Church, (28 S. Church St., Oconomowoc). A reception at the church will follow. Final rest will be at Glenview Memorial Gardens in Ixonia. SCHMIDT & BARTELT Notbohm - Kreutzmann Funeral and Cremation Services Oconomowoc 262-567-4459 www.schmidtandbartelt.com

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel from Jul. 2 to Jul. 4, 2008.

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Jan & Paul Yeager

July 8, 2008

To Peg and Erv's extended family,

It was with great sadness to learn from Richard about Erv's passing. You all know that Erv held a special place in our hearts. Our greatest joy upon moving into Autumn Woods was being neighbors with you and Erv. Any our greatest sorrow was leaving you when we returned to Kansas City. Although I was hoping that Erv would live forever, we knew that his time was short. Peg, he could not have wished for a better lifetime companion than you. He had a good life. As I mentioned to him the last time we spoke, he sure had a good run at it. I loved to see him laugh, especially when I dressed up his statue in Penn State clothes when 'his' Badgers were playing PSU. He also seemed to love that Probe as much as we did. I'm sure it gave him pleasure when cruising around town in it.
Due to Erv, I became interested in the US Army Air Corps and the high risk of the dangerous missions over Europe. I always admired him for his service.
We love you Peg, and we feel better knowing your entire family will be with you through your darkest days.

With Love, Jan and Paul Yeager

Beth & Mike (Elliott) Wosick

July 8, 2008

Mrs. Keepman, Charlie & Scotti,
We were sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories help bring you some comfort at this time. Sincerely,
Beth (Elliott) & Mike Wosick

John & Sheila Zasoba

July 2, 2008

Our hearth filled thoughts and prayers go out to you Peg, and your family. I will always remember those times that Erv would stop in to the L-M Dealership to say "Hello" and we would then just talk. The both of you treated Sheila and I more like a part of your family since we first met in 1974. We will always be grateful. Sincerely, John & Sheila Zasoba

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