Charles E. Keeran Sr., 90, of North Lewisburg died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born June 3, 1929 in Cable to the late Asa Eugene and Mary Gladys (Vermillion) Keeran Sr.
He served his country in the United States Army during both WWII and the Korean War.
He retired from Howard Bond Paper Mill after 37.5 years.
He enjoyed koi ponds, fishing and his dogs. He was an avid John Wayne, Audie Murphy and Johnny Cash fan.
He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. He will be remembered as an awesome man and father who loved his dogs.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather Keeran; his sons, Charles (Melissa) Keeran Jr., Kevin (Mary) Keeran, Tracy (Sandy) Keeran and Jason Keeran; his grandchildren, Krista (Justin) Baumgardner, Charles (Jen) Keeran III, Brittany (Adam) Casper, Levi (Lisa) Keeran, Nicholas (Paige) Keeran, Logan (Tricia) Keeran, David (Elizabeth) Keeran and Jason Ray Keeran; his brothers, Roy (Zettie) Keeran and Richard (Sara) Keeran; as well as nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Jaunitta Keeran; Geneva Holbrook Shaffer, Asa Eugene Jr., Della Mae Wasserman and Sara Jane Tasy.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020 in Freshwater, McDonald and Vernon Funeral Home, North Lewisburg.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 2020 in the funeral home with Pastor Richard Keeran officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s local Disabled American Veterans location, in Charles’ memory.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.