Robert H. Keepes

1933 - 2011

Robert H. Keepes obituary, 1933-2011, Grayville, IL

BORN

1933

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home - Allendale

218 E Main Street

Allendale, Illinois

Robert Keepes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 18, 2011.

Robert H. Keepes, 79 of Grayville, IL passed away Friday, July 15, 2011 at Meadowood Nursing Home in Grayville.

Robert was born January 12, 1933 in Belmont, IL. His parents were Herman and Hazel (Keffey) Keepes.
He married Yvonna Knapp April 23, 1959 at the St. Sabastian Church, they later divorced.

He worked for Snap-On Tools for 39 years. He was also a member of the Illinois National Guard and KFC at Mt. Carmel, IL.

He is survived by 1 daughter; Tina Marie (Charles) Kersh of Soso, Mississippi, 2 sons; Robert A. Keepes of Bone Gap, IL, Kenneth J. (Lisa) Keepes of Culber, OR, 1 sister; Genevia Ankenbrand of Belmont, IL, 1 brother; Anthony Keepes of Rolla, MO, 5 Grandchildren and 3 Great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother.

There will be no formal services. A private graveside will be at a later date.

Ingram Funeral Home of Allendale, IL in charge of all arrangements.

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July 25, 2011

Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He was a nice person, prayers for the family. Zoella

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