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Patrick William Keleher

Birth	:	3 Oct 1938 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	19 Feb 2016 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8488998, -91.4021988
Description	:	Patrick William Keleher, 77, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Pat was born October 3, 1938, in Elkader, to Leo and Lucy Keleher. He remained a devoted Catholic throughout his life. Pat graduated from the Elkader High School in 1957 and started working for a local contractor. In 1961, he married, his sweetheart, Joanne Havlicek of Monona. That same year he went to work for Costigan Construction. After a short time they moved to the family farm where they lived for many years. In 1963, he joined the Elkader Jaycees and was an active member holding... Read More	Patrick William Keleher, 77, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016, at Central Community Hospital in Elkader. Pat was born October 3, 1938, in Elkader, to Leo and Lucy Keleher. He remained a devoted Catholic throughout his life. Pat graduated from the Elkader High School in 1957 and started working for a local contractor. In 1961, he married, his sweetheart, Joanne Havlicek of Monona. That same year he went to work for Costigan Construction. After a short time they moved to the family farm where they lived for many years. In 1963, he joined the Elkader Jaycees and was an active member holding many offices. He was one of the original founders of Elkader Sweet Corn Days and with best friend, Pat Finley, organized the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade beginning in 1992. Throughout his life he was a loyal Democrat. In the 70’s he was involved with the Little League program. In 1978, Pat joined the Elkader Lions Club where he became a District Governor, in 1991-1992. He was elected to attend the National Lions Convention held in Australia and was very proud to have been a member of the Lions. Pat stayed active in local community organizations such as; Boardman Township Trustee, Central Community Hospital Board and Hospital Foundation Board, an officer with the local Chapter of RISE, and a board member of the Clayton County ASCS. He also belonged to the Clayton County Cattleman’s, Clayton County Pork Producers and worked with the Central Elkader Athletic Boosters. In 1988, Pat and Tom Diers started “Tiny Boys Toys”, and enjoyed touring the Midwest, selling and buying farm toys. After Tom’s passing, Pat’s wife, Joanne, joined him in all his travels and formed Pat’s Toys Warehouse. They retired in 2010. After retirement they moved into Elkader and truly enjoyed the “town” living. Pat is survived by the love of his life, Joanne; two sons: Tom (Teri), grandsons Conner and Maxwell, granddaughter Paxtyn, all of Monticello; Jerry (special friend, Melanie Schneider), granddaughter Madeline Kerr (Chris) of Bloomington, MN and grandson, Jack of Mt. Vernon. Also surviving are sister, Joan Kiefer (Dean) of Cedar Rapids, sister-in-law, Helen Meyer, Monona, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Julie. We know his Irish eyes are smiling down on us and he is in heaven with his family and his best friend Pat Finley. We can just hear the hearty belly laughs now. As his grandson Conner would say, he is now a “free bird”. Visitation: 4 to 7 pm February 26, 2016 at Leonard Funeral Home - Elkader and one hour before Mass at the church on Saturday Funeral Service: 11:00 AM February 27, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church - Elkader, Iowa Interment: February 27, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery - Elkader, Iowa In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Pat’s memory to Central Community Foundation Board or Elkader Public Library. Obituary published by Leonard Funeral Home - Elkader

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Patrick William Keleher's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Elkader, Clayton County, USA.
When did Patrick William Keleher death?
Patrick William Keleher death on 19 Feb 2016 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8488998
Longitude: -91.4021988

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Leo “Leo” Keleher

(1897 - 1968)

Lucia “Lucy” Cain Keleher

(1898 - 1944)

Children

Julie Ann Keleher

(1963 - 1973)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8488998, -91.4021988

2. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

3. Hartman Cemetery
Cox Creek Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8155360, -91.3880840

4. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

5. Dohrer Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8124846, -91.4584734

6. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

7. Cords Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7973308, -91.4377662

8. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

9. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

10. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

11. Communia Cemetery
Volga Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7868996, -91.3630981

12. Watkins Cemetery
Osborne, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7833180, -91.4584733

13. Patterson Pioneer Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9216000, -91.4489000

14. Mederville Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7638893, -91.4194412

15. Clark Family Cemetery
Beulah, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9166505, -91.4751415

16. Norway Lutheran Church Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9352798, -91.4302826

17. Weymouth Cemetery
Saint Olaf, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9278799, -91.4583559

18. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

19. Blanchaine Cemetery
Volga, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7676210, -91.3389040

20. Eberhard Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7583201, -91.3418020

21. Farmersburg-Wagner Cemetery
Farmersburg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9481010, -91.3700027

22. Cook Family Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9209880, -91.5091230

23. Highland Lutheran Cemetery
Highland Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8987000, -91.5330000

24. Sacred Heart Cemetery
Littleport, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7425003, -91.3747025