Jerry Keener
February 24, 2019
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Jerry Keener, 75, passed away February 24, 2019 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center.
Jerry was born November 21, 1943 in Des Moines to John and Lorene Keener. He graduated from Lincoln High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Drake University. He served in the United States Army where he was a Supply Sergeant. Following his military service, Jerry began his career in sales and marketing. In 1966, he married Patty Hammond and together they had two lovely children, Darin and Joy. Jerry spent the last 25 years with his special friend, Terri Staats. He was a show car winner for his 1929 Model A Roadster, winning two Good Guy’s trophies. Jerry was an avid Iowa Hawkeye and Kansas City Chiefs fan.
Jerry is survived by his children, Darin (Michele) Keener and Joy Angell; grandchildren, Abi and Haley Angell and Alison Keener; sister, Marilyn Slight; brother, Ron Keener; special friend, Terri Staats; and multiple nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The family will greet friends Thursday, February 28, 2019 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Jerry will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
John Blake
03/03/2019
I graduated one year behind Jerry at Lincoln. We played football together and he always was a kind person that worked hard and did his best. I moved from DesMoines in 1962 And have mainly in Texas ever since.
Thank you to Marlys Butler for letting me know.
Blessings to his family,
Mary Keener
02/28/2019
Darin and Joy, words cannot begin to express the sadness I feel for you both at this time. Your father dearly loved you. He was always so proud of you. I am glad he kept in touch with me over all these years. He will always be dear to my heart!
Michele Barber
02/28/2019
Jerry was one of the good ones and he will be greatly missed. Lot's of good childhood memories with Keener and his family. Much love to those he leaves behind.
Tracy Mumma (Mettler)
02/28/2019
Much love and prayers to the family... we will miss Jerry dearly. A wonderful friend and brother to many close friends. Love you....
Tammy Rowe
02/26/2019
I worked with Jerry at DART, I am honored to have known you. Bless you & yours!
Patty Keener
02/26/2019
Thanks for the Memories, and two wonderful children. Love
Shirley Brown
02/26/2019
Jerry was in my class. He was liked by all. Had some fun times with him. So sorry to hear of his passing. Prayers to the family.????
Kim Gilbert-Stroeber
02/26/2019
Marilyn and Ron, so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers for Jerry's family and friends during this difficult time.
Marilyn Slight
02/26/2019
Jerry I lived you so much. We were never close after we grew up but I thought of you a lot. I will keep moms grave clean and with flowers for you. Give mom and dad a big hug from me and tell them I love and will see you all again one day. Sis Marilyn ????
Lori Buchholz
02/26/2019
Rest in Peace Uncle Jerry. You will be truly missed. I will always remember you being there for me when I was going through some hard times in my life. Much love to you.
Joy Angell
02/26/2019
I love you daddy. You made me stronger than I ever thought I could be. You are with me everyday forever!
Sondra J Robbins
02/25/2019
My memories are so good back to the high school, 20s and 30s years. So much fun to be around Jerry and that smile could melt your heart. I can still see him dancing. My thoughts and prayers for the family and all who loved him.