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Warner Eugene Kelso

1941 - 2025

Warner Eugene Kelso obituary, 1941-2025, Keokuk, IA

BORN

1941

DIED

2025

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Vigen Memorial Home - Keokuk

1328 Concert St.

Keokuk, Iowa

Warner Kelso Obituary

Warner Eugene Kelso, 84, of Keokuk, Iowa, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

He was born March 30, 1941, in Gouverneur, New York, the son of Warner DeWayne and Carolyn Pickert Kelso.

In 1963 Warner was united in marriage with Marlene Erickson. She survives.

Warner and Marlene moved to Keokuk in September of 1977 from Silver Peak, Nevada.

Warner proudly served his country in the United States Navy.

He had been employed by Ferro-Sil in Keokuk until its closure. He then became a contract truck driver in Iraq.

Warner was a jack of all trades, master of none. He dabbled in carpentry, tinkered with machines, fixed electrical items, and always had some project going. Warner loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing.

Other survivors include two sons, Warner Kelso and Eric Kelso, both of Keokuk; one daughter Anne Pilkington of Keokuk; six grandchildren: Kristine Forsythe, Nickie Peck (Aric), Harley Damico, Derek (Cassie) Kelso, Quentin Kelso (Anna Hemann) and Nicholas Bender (Hannah Phillips); and five great-grandchildren, Kegan Damico, Sawyer Kelso, Lyra Kelso, Gabriel Forsythe, and Nathaniel Skelton. He is also survived by two brothers, Bruce Kelso of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and John Kelso; and one sister Carolyn Bigley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife's parents, Warner and Eleanor Erickson; and brother-in-law Gary Erickson.

A graveside service with military rites will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7 at Keokuk National Cemetery.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, May 6 at Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, with the family meeting with friends from 5-7 p.m.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Gate from May 2 to May 3, 2025.

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May

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Vigen Memorial Home - Keokuk

1328 Concert Street, Keokuk, IA 52632

May

7

Graveside service

10:00 a.m.

Keokuk National Cemetery

1701 J Street, Keokuk, IA 52632

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Vigen Memorial Home - Keokuk

1328 Concert St., Keokuk, IA 52632

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