William David Kealy

William David Kealy obituary, Wichita, KS

William David Kealy

William Kealy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Core Cremation - Wichita on Mar. 24, 2025.

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William "David" Kealy passed away on March 20, 2025. David was a jack of all trades, he drove a truck for 7up and Coke, owned a body shop, worked with his cousin Walt selling cars, painted motorcycle helmets, and painted signs for Dunns signs inc. David's last 20 of working he drove a school bus for first student. He enjoyed watching NASCAR and was a big fan of Dale Earnhardt Sr.. The Kansas City Chiefs were his favorite football team and could always count on him watching every week. David had a knack for making a motor crank and would always have a project to do. He loved to tell jokes and quote Confucius. David enjoyed having his home full of his kids and grandkids.
David is preceded in death by parents, Beulah (Tom) Hilton; William "Bill" Kealy; sister, Barbara Carey; niece, Marilyn Shifflett; and grandson, Jason Kealy.
Survived by children: Patrick Kealy; Robin West; Randy Kolpin; David "Scott" Kealy; Darren Wells; Leah Anderson; Tia Kealy; Tamra Wells; 18 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; and cousin, Kathy (Walt) Adkins.
A celebration of life for David will take place Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 1:00pm at the Haysville United Methodist Church, 601 E. Grand Ave., Haysville, Kansas 67217
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