Tom L. Keel

1923 - 2017

Tom L. Keel

1923 - 2017

BORN

1923

DIED

2017

Tom Keel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 24, 2017.
Tom was born on April 19, 1923 and passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. Tom was a resident of Lake Mills, Wisconsin at the time of passing. After graduating from Monroe High School, he attended Whitewater State Teachers College before enlisting in the US Army Air Corp. During his service in the Army, he met Claire J. Gordon of Spokane, WA and they were married on July 7th, 1945. At Tom's request, no formal service will be held. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Nature Conservancy or Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, WI. www.claussenfuneralhome.com.

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September 14, 2017

The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extends our deepest sympathies to the family of Tom L. Keel for your loss. We honor him for the service and sacrifice he made for our nation, he is a true hero.

Charlie Codd

August 31, 2017

Chris, sorry to read about the passing of your Father. Give me a call at 303 840 1721 I would love to talk to you.

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