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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Tom L.
Keel
Apr 19, 1923 — Aug 14, 2017
Obituary
Tom L. Keel, formerly of Lake Mills, WI and Spokane, WA passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at the Rainbow Hospice Center in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin.
He was a charming man, known for his generosity and sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Tom was born on April 19, 1923 in Monroe, WI, the son of Everett and Marie (Steinman) Keel.
He spent his childhood in Monroe. After graduating from Monroe High School, he attended Whitewater State Teachers College before enlisting in the US Army Air Corp. During his service in the Army, he met Claire J. Gordon of Spokane, WA and they were married on July 7th, 1945.
Tom and Claire moved to Spokane, WA in 1948 where they raised three daughters.
Tom worked in commercial printing for many years and later became an instructor at the Vocational School, now Spokane Community College. He taught printing for 26 years before retiring in 1982.
During their retirement Tom and Clairetraveled to many destinations in the US and abroad. Other leisure activities included dancing, golfing, fishing and astronomy.
After Claire's death, Tom returned to Wisconsin to be closer to his brothers. He became reacquainted with his life-long friend, Marge Etter, and they were married in 2004. They lived in Lake Mills for many years before moving to a retirement community in Watertown.
Tom and Marge enjoyed traveling. They made frequent trips across the country to visit family and friends in Washington. One of their favorite vacation spots was in Door County, Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife, Marge Etter of Watertown, WI; two daughters, Patricia (Daniel) Kloetsch and Chris (Jeff) Stevens of Spokane; daughter-in-law, Dinah Hartley of Seattle, WA; and grandson Garrett Havens of Olympia, WA.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Claire J. Keel; daughter Jonica Lynn Keel; and siblings Helyn Keel, Dr Harris Keel and John Keel.
At Tom's request, no formal service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Nature Conservancy or Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, WI.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
He was a charming man, known for his generosity and sense of humor. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Tom was born on April 19, 1923 in Monroe, WI, the son of Everett and Marie (Steinman) Keel.
He spent his childhood in Monroe. After graduating from Monroe High School, he attended Whitewater State Teachers College before enlisting in the US Army Air Corp. During his service in the Army, he met Claire J. Gordon of Spokane, WA and they were married on July 7th, 1945.
Tom and Claire moved to Spokane, WA in 1948 where they raised three daughters.
Tom worked in commercial printing for many years and later became an instructor at the Vocational School, now Spokane Community College. He taught printing for 26 years before retiring in 1982.
During their retirement Tom and Clairetraveled to many destinations in the US and abroad. Other leisure activities included dancing, golfing, fishing and astronomy.
After Claire's death, Tom returned to Wisconsin to be closer to his brothers. He became reacquainted with his life-long friend, Marge Etter, and they were married in 2004. They lived in Lake Mills for many years before moving to a retirement community in Watertown.
Tom and Marge enjoyed traveling. They made frequent trips across the country to visit family and friends in Washington. One of their favorite vacation spots was in Door County, Wisconsin.
Survivors include his wife, Marge Etter of Watertown, WI; two daughters, Patricia (Daniel) Kloetsch and Chris (Jeff) Stevens of Spokane; daughter-in-law, Dinah Hartley of Seattle, WA; and grandson Garrett Havens of Olympia, WA.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Claire J. Keel; daughter Jonica Lynn Keel; and siblings Helyn Keel, Dr Harris Keel and John Keel.
At Tom's request, no formal service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to The Nature Conservancy or Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center in Johnson Creek, WI.
www.claussenfuneralhome.com
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