I’m so sorry I wasn’t around for the last part of your life grandpa. I am thankful I got to spend many good years living in St. Cloud by you. I have so many good memories of you. I learned to play the piano by your living room. And I always loved playing in your basement. I pray God will flood our minds with all of the great memories we have of you. I pray we will meet again one day in Heaven, so then I will have an eternity to make for the lost time I should have spent with you. I love you grandpa, and goodbye.
Thomas R. Keene
August 30, 1939 – January 29, 2016
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, Feb. 1, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Thomas R. Keene, 76, of Waite Park. Tom died on January 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.
Tom was born on August 30, 1939, in Shipman, Illinois, to Frank and Ethel (McCart) Keene. He was raised in Pekin, IL, by his mother and Step-Father Albert Jones. Tom married Arlinda Thole on November 10, 1973. He was an electrician for Waite Park Manufacturing. Tom retired from Spanier Bus Service in 2010. Tom enjoyed traveling and especially reading maps to find the scenic back roads. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s events.
Tom in survived by: his wife; daughter Terry Keene of Rochester, son Thomas (Wanda) of Wappapello, MO, son Robert (Trish) of Morganton, NC, step-son Brian (Catherine) Neuman of Baxter, step-daughter Brenda (Dan) Neuman of St. Cloud, son Gregory (Laurie) of St. Cloud; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; brother Earl Keene and sisters Mabel White and Alberta Bernaix.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Thaddeus, Bill, and Carl, sisters Helen Reeves, Emma Bolyard, and daughter-in-law Sharon Neuman.
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Uncle Tom, I am sorry I couldn’t have been there more in the last few years. Life gets busy as you know. My girls loved coming to Great Aunty and Uncle Keene’s when they were little, to have chilli with peanut butter samiches and to get a little spoiled😊 My heart is with the Keene family at this extremely difficult and emotional time. I pray that your hearts are lightened just a bit knowing there there is another card player at the table. When we eventually join the party it will be like no time has passed at all. Rest for a bit and hug all our loved ones for us, then deal the best 500 or hearts hand ever! Love you always, Tina (Thole) and Garry Nelson
Dear Auntie and family we are so very sorry. We love you all. Hugs and sympathy.
Dear Arlinda and family, i am so sad have our Tommy gone from our present. i can never play cards or yahtzee with out thinking of Tommy Boy. I love you all and see you Sun. Auntie Elaine
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A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, Feb. 1, at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud for Thomas R. Keene, 76, of Waite Park. Tom died on January 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, and one hour prior to services on Monday at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.