GREAT BEND — Jerome L. “Jerry” Keenan, 74, died Dec. 19, 2016, at Woodhaven Care Center in Ellinwood.
Born May 11, 1942, at Larned, he was the son of Ora Francis and Marieda Verle (Gleason) Keenan. A Great Bend resident, Mr. Keenan owned and operated Green Valley Turf Farm in northern Nevada.
Mr. Keenan was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and E Clampus Vitas.
Survivors include three sons, Jeff Keenan, Great Bend; Anthony Keenan and wife Toni,f Rochester, Wash.; and Patrick Keenan and wife Mary K., Red Bluff, Calif; a daughter, Allison Ortiz and husband Alex, Red Bluff, Calif.; two brothers, Don George Keenan and wife Nita, St. John, and Mark A. Keenan and wife Cindy, Lake Mary, Fla.; two sisters, including twin sister, Mary L. Elliott and husband Pat, Highland Village, Texas; and Anne Steinbacher, Olathe; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lane F. Keenan and Ray M. Keenan; and one sister, Debra J. Keenan.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Seward at a later date. Memorials have been established with Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

Funeral arrangements provided by
Bryant Funeral Home*
1425 Patton Road
Great Bend, Ks. 67530
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Dec. 21, 2016