GREAT BEND — Jerome L. “Jerry” Keenan, 74, died Dec. 19, 2016, at Woodhaven Care Center, Ellinwood. Born May 11, 1942, at Larned, the son of Ora Francis and Marieda Verle (Gleason) Keenan. A Great Bend resident, Mr. Keenan owned and operated Green Valley Turf Farm in northern Nevada.

Mr. Keenan was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and E Clampus Vitas.

Survivors include three sons, Jeff Keenan of Great Bend, Anthony Keenan and wife Toni of Rochester, Wash., and Patrick Keenan and wife Mary K. of Red Bluff, Calif; one daughter, Allison Ortiz and husband Alex of Red Bluff, Calif.; two brothers, Don George Keenan and wife Nita of St. John, and Mark A. Keenan and wife Cindy of Lake Mary, Fla.; two sisters, including twin sister, Mary L. Elliott and husband Pat of Highland Village, Texas, and Anne Steinbacher of Olathe; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Lane F. Keenan and Ray M. Keenan; one sister, Debra J. Keenan.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Inurnment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Seward, at a later date. Memorials have been established with Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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