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Joseph Charles McKay III

1944 - 2016

Joseph Charles McKay III, 72, of Kenosha passed away on Dec. 8, 2016. Joseph was born on Dec. 5, 1944.

Joined Loyal Order of Moose Kenosha Lodge #286. Joined - March 6, 2006, Moose Legion Chairman 2015-16, Fellowship Degree - Aug. 2013, Board of Officers - Two year Trustee 2009, Lodge Governor - 2011, 2015, Bingo Chairman - Last five years, Conducted tribute to Veterans Day for many years. United States Navy retired Vietnam Veteran. Awards/Decorations: Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Good Conduct Award, Meritorious Unit Commendation Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal. Sea Duty: U.S.S. Paul Revere (LPA - 248) U.S.S. Donner (LSD - 20). Last Duty Assignment: Navy Admin Com NTC, Great Lakes, IL - Recruit Instructor, Retired U.S. Navy - 1982.

With great Kindness - Respect - Admiration

Your "Special Friends" of Kenosha Moose Lodge #286

and morning "Pool-Pals"


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Published by Kenosha News on Feb. 19, 2017.

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