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Ronald Keno Obituary
MOHAWK - Ronald A. Keno, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021.
Born on August 17, 1930, he was a lifelong area resident of Mohawk. He was educated in Mohawk and attended Syracuse University, graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in Art.
In 1952, he married the former Norma Sweet of Herkimer, with whom he had a loving devoted union of 49 years until her passing in Feburary 2001.
Dad was always in motion. He was a beloved high school Art Teacher in Herkimer for over 30 years. During the summer, he was a proud Union iron worker. Ronald and Norma were also year round antique dealers and known for their estate and house sales.
Ron was a car guy at heart. He bought, restored and drove many Marques from England, Italy and the USA. His three sons were fortunate to be able to drive a Jaguar to high school and college. Thank you Dad! He was a charter member #67 of the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Club started in the mid 1950's.
He will always be remembered for his storytelling, his big happy personality and his love of objects.
Surviving are his best friend, Dorothy Butler and their dog, Annie; his three sons, Mitchell (Kristin), Leslie (Emily), Leigh (Jasmin); and four grandchildren, Lisa, Ashley, Brandon and Schuyler.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 AM in Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Court Street, Herkimer. Calling hours in the funeral home will be on Friday, June 25th from 4:00 - 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers please consider the Norma Keno Animals in Crisis Fund at the Herkimer County Humane Society or Hospice and Palliative Care. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sally Gregg Hartmann
February 14, 2023
The last time we saw him when he sat at our table at a class reunion he said Don't call me Mr. Keno, call me Ron. He was genuinely a great guy.
JEFF KLOCK
July 7, 2021
A GREAT MAN. WILL BE MISSED.
R I P
Joseph Faga
July 6, 2021
Condolences to all the family - Mr. Keno a great person- was my ceramic teacher untill my graduation 1964 - he involved me to sculpure likeness busts of preident JFK, FDR, Teddy Roosevelt, and Robert Kennedy- great memories... Ronald R.I.P
Ethan Waller
July 4, 2021
Ron held a rare quality not seen in many, he always made people he met feel significant. And always an amazing story to tell of a great find and wanting to hear yours.
Marc S. Laurey
July 3, 2021
Ronald Keno will be greatly missed but his/her warmth, kindness, and gentle spirit will be remembered forever.
Libbie Mack
July 2, 2021
Ronnie and Norma were great friends and neighbors of my entire family.Miss Ann was wonderful...bittersweet memories..Brimfield times missed so much..love to all..Ronnie and Dottie stopping at My house on the bicycle built for two..sad I am.
Richard Vogt, David Taylor
June 29, 2021
We are sending our condolences to the Keno family, and especially to Dottie. Ron was always fun and interesting to talk with in our antiques center in Little Falls.
Mona Lisa Stasilli
June 29, 2021
Our deepest condolences from the Stasilli family, we all loved your father. He was a superb art teacher, a kindhearted man, and friend of our family. Some memories I have are cold winters when he used to give me and my brother Ralph a ride to school in his Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. We were so happy to catch that ride & get warm. My brother Jerry told me that Mr. Keno often came to our house with my sister Adele, and eat lunch with Mom (Pierina Stasilli) We were blessed to have known him, have him for a teacher and a friend. He was a very special man, and he will be missed. Rest In Peace Mr. Keno
Bob & Vicki Miller
June 28, 2021
We're so sorry to hear of Ron's passing. We always stopped to see him when he was on Creek Rd. You're all in our thoughts and prayers!
Joseph & Barbara Guiffre
June 26, 2021
Sincere sympathy to the Keno family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Thomas D Long
June 26, 2021
Remember Mr Keno at art class in Herkimer. A great guy who had a sense of humor. Always passed by his home in Mohawk on the way to my brother in law. RIP
Chris Brady
June 25, 2021
I have the fondest memories of Mr Keno his students were lucky to know him. He was one of a kind. Great teacher. Great mentor!
Cindi Swift Waitt
June 25, 2021
Oh guys. I have so many wonderful memories of your Dad. I have thought of him often over the years. He was such an amazing man and will always hold a special place in my heart, as will you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Russell Scherer
June 25, 2021
I will always remember the fun we had at your camp. Building the go kart from a airplane wing tank, and baby sitting for you guys with my twin brother Kenny. Your dad was a special person and a good friend. RIP Ronald.
John Brown
June 25, 2021
My deepest sympathies on the loss of a great guy... Kind to everyone. May his memory be eternal.
Michael Scanlon
June 24, 2021
Mitch and Family,
Your dad was a great man who gave of his time and talent. RIP KINO!
David J Walrath USAF Ret.
June 24, 2021
Keno Family: I remember Helping Ron rebuild the Hollywood Cord Auto in his mothers garage. He taught me a lot about that auto and I will remember that and him forever. so sorry for your loss.
Sally Gregg Hartmann
June 24, 2021
At the 2011 class reunion he sat with us and told a lot of great stories. He was truly a great teacher and person.
Gordon Marquissee
June 24, 2021
I graduated in 1962 from Herkimer HS and Ron picked me for shool art award. He was always helpful in anything to do with Art. In later years I myself delivered mail to him when he lived at Mass Ave. in Ilion. Going to miss a great man and Teacher. God Bless!
Diane Wilson (formerly Walsh/Sninchak)
June 24, 2021
Your Dad, Mr. Keno, was such a nice caring guy. He was greatly respected during his many years of teaching. I remember him taking many photos for our yearbooks. Thanks to him, I have some great memories of my school years, 1971-73. He will always be remember as being the coolest guy of Herkimer High. Thoughts and prayers for your family during the loss of your Dad. Rest in peace Mr. Keno.
MOE MOSHATY
June 24, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
JoAnne Bouck
June 24, 2021
He was a wonderful art teacher. i remember him fondly. have thought of him over these many years,. always loved him driving his cars.
Pamela Hull Brown
June 24, 2021
What a man...teacher....
Always made his students feel so welcomed. I can only imagine what kind of dad he was. RIP Mr. Keno
Dave Wilkerson
June 23, 2021
From all the Wilkerson´s we express sympathy for his passing and an admiration for a man we all respected.
Denise Wiliczka-Mabbett
June 23, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
The Mabbett´s - Dan, Denise, Daniel & David
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