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Keith Strong Obituary
Born: March 30, 1941; in Milwaukee, WI
Died: July 5, 2019; in Chicago, IL
Keith O. Strong, age 78, of Woodstock, died Friday, July 5, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago with his loving wife by his side.
He was born March 30, 1941 to Oakley and Myrtle(Clein) Strong in Milwaukee, Wis. On May 26,1990, he married Miriam L. Schmitt at the Greenwood Methodist Church.
A resident of Woodstock for 29 years, Keith was a lifetime member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150. A dedicated member of several fraternal organizations, Keith was a member (and Past Master) of McHenry Masonic Lodge #158, A.F.& A.M. (since 1984) and was a 32nd Degree Member of Tebala Shriners in Rockford, as well as a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Tebala Mini-Bikes, and a member of the McHenry County Shrine Club. When he wintered in Florida he also was a member of the Marco Island Shrine Club. In addition, he was a member of Woodstock Moose Lodge #1329.
A devoted family man, Keith enjoyed his prized vehicles-his black "89 Cadillac & red "89 Corvette and his Harley Ultra Classic.
Family members close to him include a daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne (Todd) Whiting, three grandchildren, Trish Tapaninen, Megan (Daniel) Harris, and Lacey (Chris) Hensel; and four great-grandchildren Easton, Mason, Madelyn, and Rhys.
In addition to his parents, Keith was preceded in death by a son, Richard Strong, and a daughter, Anita Peterson.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. Until 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 Charles J. Miller Rd., McHenry, Il. 60050. A masonic service will take place at 6:30 p.m., and the funeral service will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.
Inurnment will take place at a later date in Oakland Cemetery, Woodstock.
His family would appreciate memorials to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children, Attn. Development Office, 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707 or visit https://donate, love to the rescue.org .
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Buz and Donna Turnbull
July 8, 2019
Dear Mim, Sorry to hear of Keiths passing, Buz and I were happy to have met Keith when we wintered in Florida . Buz and Keith had fun going to yard sales and finding all the bargains . Glad we came to Wisconsin two years ago to see visit you both . Keith will be missed by all who knew him.
Scott & Donna Ottesen
July 8, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sheryl Moretti
July 7, 2019
Dear Mim and family, I was so sad to hear of Keith's passing. May he rest in peace. I am very glad I got to know you both in Florida. You and he were the BEST to my mother. I will treasure the grand tour of Marco and the pelicans he showed my daughter and I. He was an amazing man. May you treasure the good times you both created and many memories. May all of these give you comfort and peace. God's peace to you and prayers sent.
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Jul
11
Visitation
4:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Justen Funeral Home & Crematory - McHenry3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050
Jul
11
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6:30 p.m.
Justen Funeral Home & Crematory - McHenry3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050
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11
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Justen Funeral Home & Crematory - McHenry3700 W. Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050
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