Kenneth Wayne Keen's Obituary
Kenneth Wayne Keen, 78, of Fall River, KS passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, KS. Kenneth was born on August 22, 1945, in Sulphur, OK, the son of Rufus E. and Vera B. (Rogers) Keen.
After high school, Kenneth joined the U. S. Army and served in Korea. Kenneth worked various jobs throughout his life. Kenneth loved to go riding on motorcycles, which he owned several different types and styles. He enjoyed playing pool and darts and going fishing and hunting.
In 1966, Kenneth married Joyce Dean Booker, and to this union they had two children, they later divorced. Kenneth spent the next several years with his companion Dora “Dee” Hackler until her death of January 11, 2015.
Kenneth is survived by:
Two Children:
Johnny Keen and wife Christina of Leon, KS
Kiz Cox and husband Greg of Port Alto, TX
Five Grandchildren: Amanda Heit, Joseph Keen, Danielle Echols, Trace Wagner, and Payton Cox
Seven Great Grandchildren:
Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, companion Dee, brother Johnnie Keen and three sisters: Linda Collins, Opal Chadic and Annie Keen.
Cremation has been requested, a Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the funeral home. Memorials have been suggested to the Kansas Veteran’s Honor Flight and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home 420 S. 20th St., P.O. Box 247, Fredonia, KS 66736
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