Richard Keele

Richard E. Keele, 70, of LaHarpe, Kansas, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Allen County Hospital. Richard was born March 14, 1939, in Iola, the son of Paul Edward and Dorothy Mae (Lee) Keele. He grew up at Gas and served in the United States Navy. Richard married Sandra Thompson. They had two daughters and a son who died in infancy before they divorced. He later married Sharon Woodward and they were divorced. He worked as a mechanic for the Ford dealership in Iola and as a truck driver most of his life making his home in DeSoto and Wellsville before retiring to LaHarpe. Richard enjoyed deer hunting, fishing and Harley motorcycles. SURVIVORS: 2 Daughters: Sherry Keele and Diana Keele both of Iola, KS 1 Sister: Paula Peterson of Iola, KS 3 Grandchildren: Ryan Ellis, Luther and Joshua Lohff 3 Great Grandchildren: Dominic, Sharyia and Dreden Ellis He was preceded in death by an infant son, Dennis Keele, an infant brother, Paul Keele, Jr. and by a brother, Robert Keele. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will gather for a time of remembrance and visitation at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the North Community Building in Iola. Memorials are suggested to the Richard E. Keele Memorial Fund and may be left with the Waugh-Yokum & Friskel Memorial Chapel of Iola, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences for the family may be left on this website, www.iolafuneral.com .