Obituaries Friday February 9th

Jon William Keener, 52, of Muscatine, died at 12:31 PM Tuesday, February 6, 2018, in East Moline.

Born May 10, 1965, in Burlington, he was the son of Jack Keener and Esther Nicholson.

He worked for Green Valley Roofing.

He graduated from Burlington High School in 1984.

He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Muscatine. He was very active in the church. Family was very important to Jon, and he considered everyone he knew to be a member of his family. Jon loved humor, and there was never a dull moment when he was around. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, biking, camping, and being on the river. He was a football fan; his favorite team was the Patriots. He enjoyed movies, dinners, and playing video games. He also liked to travel, working, and helping others.

Survivors include his parents; three sons, Zach Keener of Burlington, Ezekial Keener of Burlington, and Hugh (Keener) Thomas of Davenport; two daughters, Gracie Keener and Abigail Keener both of Le Claire; four brothers, Jack Keener, Jr. of California, Brian Keener of Arkansas, Shon Keener of Arkansas, and Von Erik, of California; three sisters, Valerie Burgus of Sperry, Charlotte LeMatty of Montrose, and Marilyn Ingersoll of Missouri; three step-sisters, Kim Knutt, Belinda Arteaga, and Lisa Bruegger; three foster sisters, Elizabeth McCartney, Teea Scott, and Terri Edgington; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; and all of his many brothers and sisters of faith.

He was preceded in death by his step-mother and one step-sister.

Visitation will be from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM Monday, February 12, 2018 at Bethany Lutheran Church.

The funeral service for Mr. Keener will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, February 13, 2018, at Bethany Lutheran Church (2515 Madison Ave. Burlington, IA 52601) with Reverend Lawrence L. Manson officiating. A time of food and fellowship will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church following the service. Cremation will be entrusted to the care of Prugh~Thielen Crematory following the service. Burial will be in at a later date.

A memorial has been established in his name.

Prugh~Thielen Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements.

A photo tribute can be viewed and condolences can be sent to the family by visiting Jon’s obituary at www.prughthielencares.com.