Robert York Keenan

OREGON-Robert Y. Keenan, age 91, of Oregon, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at Oregon Manor. He was born on Sept. 14, 1922, in Fitchburg, the son of Nathan and Mary (White) Keenan. Robert married Janet Stoneman on Sept. 27, 1947, in Oregon and was a lifelong resident of the Fitchburg/Oregon area. He served in the U.S. Army for 3-1/2 years during WWII with the 9th Armored Division and the 19th Tank Battalion. Robert fought in the Battle of the Bulge and the Battle of Remagen Bridge. He was a member and past commander of VFW Post 10272 in Oregon and a member of Holy Mother of Consolation Catholic Church. Robert was a faithful employee of Madison Kipp Corporation for over 46 years. He was instrumental in taking an old building and turning into a new building, the Oregon History Museum. Robert’s most special times were those spent with his family. Robert is survived by his wife, Janet; daughter, Sandy (Ron) Klein; grandsons, Ken Klein, Bob Klein, and Tony (Amanda) Klein; great-grandsons, Lucas and Ryan; sister, Helen Senger; nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Paul; and sisters, Dorothy Keenan, Louise Stankevich, and Geraldine Grotts. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Robert at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 5, 2014, with Father Gary Wankerl presiding. Burial will be at Prairie Mound Cemetery with full military graveside rites. Visitation will be held at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com. Gunderson Oregon Funeral & Cremation Care 1150 Park Street (608)835-3515