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Keith Keener Obituary
Keith A. Keener, 50, of Upper Tulpehocken Twp., passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017, in Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Bern Twp. He was the husband of Lillian M. (Knight) Keener. They were
married October 19, 1985, and celebrated 31 years of marriage.
Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Larry W. and Judith A. (Miller) Keener.
He was a member of Zion Blue Mountain United Church of Christ, Strausstown. Keith worked in the maintenance department at Hamburg Area School District for 25 years last working in 2013. He worked primarily in Perry
Elementary School in Shoemakersville.
He enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia, camping, and making pizza. He was an avid fan of NASCAR and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Keith will be remembered as a hardworking family man that always enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Surviving in addition to his wife are three children: a son, Brett W. Keener, at home; and two daughters, Jenna B. (Keener), wife of Cliff E. Dissinger, Ontelaunee Twp.; and Amanda L. Keener, companion of Mike C. Missimer, Wolmelsdorf; grandchildren: Brandon, Maddyx, Brogan, Nora and one on the way.
Keith is also survived by three sisters: Kim K. (Keener) Miccicke, Shartlesville, Debbie A. Keener, Mohnton, and Marcie L. Keener, Stevens; and his paternal grandmother, Arlene Breitigan, Edenburg. He is also survived by his faithful canine companions, Coca and Kailey.
Services will be held Friday, September 1, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. 4th St., Hamburg. (Off street parking in rear.)
Burial will follow in Strausstown Cemetery.
A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. in the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 498 E. Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605.
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Dennis and Diane Reeves
August 31, 2017
RIP Keith you will be missed. Fly high with your new wings and be free of pain. Tell your Mom and Dad I said Hi. You had a beautiful staircase to heaven every time I see a rainbow I will think of how you went home
Randy Shappell
August 30, 2017
My heart and prayers go out to all of you. May God bless you all
Rosie Gingrich-Specht
August 29, 2017
To the entire Keener family, so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. I remember him as a small boy growing up in Shartlesville. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
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