Donald J. O'Keefe, age 91, of
Crown Point, IN, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2024.
Donald is survived by his children: Kathy Tomczak, Barbara (Dr. Rodney) Joe, Donald J. (Brenda) O'Keefe, Dennis (Bob Rathmell) O'Keefe, Marilyn (Matthew) Taylor; 10 grandchildren: Jeff (Dr. Dama), Matt (Emily), Shawn (Jorie), Nick (Abigail), Ryan, Kate, Lauren (Dan), Brandon, Erin, Sophia; and great-grandchildren: Keylee, Aidan, Teagan, Aubry, Madison, Henry, Ted, Archie.
Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; and parents: Patrick and Mary O'Keefe; brothers: Tom (Helen) O'Keefe, Patrick (Florence) O'Keefe, Jr., John J. (Harriet) O'Keefe; and sisters: Rita (Frank) Tominov, Helen (Mickey) Michaels.
Donald served in the U.S. Army. He worked 30 years as a Millwright at Interlake Steel in Riverdale, IL. Donald was a member of the Union Grievance Committee Man for LU #1053. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, camping, reading, and traveling, especially to Ireland. Donald was an avid sports fan especially of the Bears, White Sox, and Notre Dame sports.
Graveside Services will be at 1:00 PM EST on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Oak Hill Cemetery, 1300 Chester St., Plymouth, IN 46563.
The family will be hosting a Celebration of Donald's Life on Friday, March 15, 2024 at Hall of Justice, 220 S Main St,
Crown Point, IN 46307 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be given in Donald's name to the
American Heart Association or the
Alzheimer's Association.
Visit Donald's online guestbook at www.GeisenFuneralHome.com 219-663-2500.