Richard Keener, 52, Knights of St. John's Member, Enjoyed Motorcycling

Mr. Keener was born in Richwood, WV on April 13, 1959, the son of the late Holt L Keener and Gladys M (nee Canter) Keener, of Winter Haven Fl, who survives him. He has made his home in Lorain for the past 51 years.

He was a retired line assembly worker at the former Ford Motor Corp, in Lorain. He was a social member of the Knights of St. John's and was well known for his cooking ability at many of the Club's Steak Frys'.

Mr. Keener was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoying many hours of riding with
his longtime friend, Robert P. Prather, of Norwalk. He enjoyed building model cars with his grandson and playing darts with another longtime friend, Mickey Lilak, of Lorain.

He is survived by his daughter Erica N. (Ted Farley) Keener of Lorain, son Joshua S. (Rosemary) Keener of Olmsted Township, his grandson Michael J. Farley, his ex-wife and friend Juetta G. Keener, his mother, his brothers Randy D (Becky) Keener of Lake Wales, FL, Ronald L (Becky) Keener of Winter Haven, FL, several nieces and nephews and his dog, Shock.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son Christopher M Keener.

Friends may call on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 11 am until services at 2 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio.

Burial will be private in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.

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