September 24, 2011

Patrick M. Keenan

Patrick M. Keenan, 66, of Battle Creek passed away Wednesday June 8, 2011 at Battle Creek Health System.  He was born on June 29, 1944 in Indianapolis, IN to James H. and Norma Lee(Harrington) Keenan.

Patrick served in the U.S. Army. He married Susan M. Broughton on May 15, 1982 in Battle Creek. Patrick was employed by the Digital Equipment Corporation in Novi, MI and then EDS in Lansing, MI.

He is survived by his wife Susan, brothers, Donald Keenan Ph.D., of Paris, France and Larry (Beth) Keenan, of Dallas, TX; sisters, Marcella Champion, of Cumberland, IN and Marcia Eldridge, of Somerset, KY;  his step-mother, Ellie Keenan, of Dallas, TX; brother-in-law, John W. (Susan) Broughton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and a step-father Donald E. Whiteside.

He enjoyed auto racing, war gaming, miniatures, photography, and reading.

Graveside services will be held 10 am Friday at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. A “Wake” for family and friends will follow at the Irish Pub on North Ave. Memorial contributions may be given to Humane Society of South Central Michigan.

No comments: