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1LT William P. “Bill” Keefe

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Birth	:	13 Sep 1944 Manhattan, Riley County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	13 Sep 2017 Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9442170, -97.2218690
Description	:	William P. Keefe passed away peacefully with his family surrounded by his side on Wednesday, Sept 13th, 2017 at Abilene Memorial Hospital at the age of 72. He was born December 13th, 1944 in Manhattan, KS, the son of William Bernard Keefe and Clara Catherine (Verschelden) Keefe. Bill graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1963. Bill attend Emporia State University where he enlisted in the KS Army National Guard. While in active duty, Bill was a First Lieutenant in the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Santa Fe Railroad offices where he met... Read More	William P. Keefe passed away peacefully with his family surrounded by his side on Wednesday, Sept 13th, 2017 at Abilene Memorial Hospital at the age of 72. He was born December 13th, 1944 in Manhattan, KS, the son of William Bernard Keefe and Clara Catherine (Verschelden) Keefe. Bill graduated from St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1963. Bill attend Emporia State University where he enlisted in the KS Army National Guard. While in active duty, Bill was a First Lieutenant in the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Santa Fe Railroad offices where he met his sweetheart, Mary Keefe. On February 6th, 1965 they were married in St. Mary’s Kansas. Bill and Mary owned and operated the NAPA Auto-parts store in Abilene for 20 plus years. After retirement, he remained active in part-time work and community involvement. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for St. Andrew’s Catholic Church. He was a member of the Abilene Country Club and the Abilene Elks Lodge. Bill spent his free time among friends whether it was golfing, playing cards or working on projects in his shop. Anybody who knew Bill knew that he was a good friend and was always willing to help others. He will be deeply missed. Bill is survived by his daughter Keli Reid and her fiancé Gregg Swanson of Abilene; his loving grandchildren Andy, Kaitlyn, Mikayla, and Evan; sister and brother-in-law Kay and Bill Wall of Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Keefe, his parents and his daughter, Kim Truesdell. Sunday, September 17th, 2017 at 5:00pm at the funeral home the family will be receiving friends with a Parish Rosary service beginning at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial for Bill will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 18th, 2017 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Abraham as Celebrant. Bill’s final resting place will be in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends following at the Elks Lodge in Abilene. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or to St. Andrew Catholic Church and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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1LT William P. “Bill” Keefe's memorial is located at: Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson County, USA.
When did 1LT William P. “Bill” Keefe death?
1LT William P. “Bill” Keefe death on 13 Sep 2017 in Abilene, Dickinson County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.9442170
Longitude: -97.2218690

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary E. Godlove Keefe

(1943 - 2016)

Children

Kimberly Ann “Kim” Keefe Truesdell

(1965 - 2010)

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1. Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery
Abilene, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9442170, -97.2218690

2. Abilene Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9322014, -97.2217026

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7. Detroit Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9439300, -97.1255100

8. Farmington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8707800, -97.1860200

9. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0243988, -97.1856003

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Coordinate: 39.0319240, -97.2045850

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Coordinate: 38.8869019, -97.1121979

12. Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0022011, -97.1110535

13. Prairie Mound Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9193993, -97.3527985

14. Prairiedale Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0471992, -97.2652969

15. Buckeye Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.0463070, -97.1665840

16. Scheiller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8669014, -97.1106033

17. Lutheran Cemetery #17
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Coordinate: 38.9009209, -97.0734787

18. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Enterprise, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8885150, -97.0749560

19. Mount Calvary Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.9247017, -97.3891983

20. Newbern Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.8133011, -97.2427979

21. Henry Cemetery
Buckeye, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 39.0828018, -97.1857986

22. Roggendorf Family Cemetery
New Cambria, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 38.8803940, -97.3926160

23. Harmony Cemetery
Holland, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7985430, -97.2632760

24. Indian Hill Cemetery
Chapman, Dickinson County, USA
Coordinate: 38.9714012, -97.0327988