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Charles LaVerne “Chuck” Keleher

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Charles LaVerne “Chuck” Keleher Veteran

Birth
Mapleton, Monona County, Iowa, USA
Death
7 Aug 2015 (aged 78)
Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
Burial
Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA GPS-Latitude: 42.4534028, Longitude: -96.3276139
Plot
Devotion B
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CHARLES KELEHER
December 15, 1936 - August 7, 2015

Charles LaVerne "Chuck" Keleher, 78, of Sioux City passed away Friday August 7, 2015 at his residence with his family present.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 11, 2015 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be Monday August 10, 2015 from 4 till 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 till 8 p.m. and prayer service at 7:00 p.m. burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites conducted by the United States Navy.

Charles LaVerne Keleher was born December 15, 1936 in Mapleton, Iowa the son of Edward "Ted" and Mabel (Davis) Keleher. He attended Danbury Catholic Schools . Charles joined the United States Navy on January 1, 1954 and served on the USS Pine Island as a boiler tender until his honorable discharge on October 1, 1957.

He married Carolyn B. Groendyk on November 5, 1957. Mr. Keleher was employed at Jolly Time Popcorn, Container Corporation, Armours, Swifts and Raskins. As a Master Craftsmen Cement Finisher Charles worked for Klinger, Holts, Holman and L&L Construction Co.

He was a member of the Carpenters of America Local #948 and the V.F.W. Charles had interests in fishing, C.B. Radio where he was known as "Prospector". Morning Coffee with friends at McDonalds in South Sioux City and Nascar with his favorite driver being Dale Earnhart Jr.

Charles is survived by his Wife Carolyn, Sons Charles L. Keleher Jr., Clayton M. Keleher and his wife Kim, daughter Carla King and her husband Ray, sister Beverly Salvatori, Grandsons; Charles L. Keleher and wife Sarah, Michael D. Keleher and his wife Tracy, Clayton M. Keleher Jr. Michael Clarkson; Granddaughters: Aimee Zolin Casco, Jamie Zolin (Chris Mahaney), Courtney Keleher, Dallas Keleher and Natalie Keleher. Great Grandchildren; Cameron, Casey, Bailee, William, Tommy, Johnny, Charley, Sophia, Gwenna. Sister in laws Dorine Keleher, LaVonne Keleher, Marilla Keleher, Lois Leinan, Mary Ann Naeve and her husband Dennis, Elizabeth Windes and her husband Jim and Brother in law Edwin Groendyk and his wife Jane along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Edward Keleher, Ronald Keleher, Donald Keleher, Joe Keleher, Wilbur Keleher, Paul Keleher, sister Nancy Gussie, and special friend Angel Keleher.
CHARLES KELEHER
December 15, 1936 - August 7, 2015

Charles LaVerne "Chuck" Keleher, 78, of Sioux City passed away Friday August 7, 2015 at his residence with his family present.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 11, 2015 at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel. Visitation will be Monday August 10, 2015 from 4 till 8 p.m. with the family present from 6 till 8 p.m. and prayer service at 7:00 p.m. burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery with military rites conducted by the United States Navy.

Charles LaVerne Keleher was born December 15, 1936 in Mapleton, Iowa the son of Edward "Ted" and Mabel (Davis) Keleher. He attended Danbury Catholic Schools . Charles joined the United States Navy on January 1, 1954 and served on the USS Pine Island as a boiler tender until his honorable discharge on October 1, 1957.

He married Carolyn B. Groendyk on November 5, 1957. Mr. Keleher was employed at Jolly Time Popcorn, Container Corporation, Armours, Swifts and Raskins. As a Master Craftsmen Cement Finisher Charles worked for Klinger, Holts, Holman and L&L Construction Co.

He was a member of the Carpenters of America Local #948 and the V.F.W. Charles had interests in fishing, C.B. Radio where he was known as "Prospector". Morning Coffee with friends at McDonalds in South Sioux City and Nascar with his favorite driver being Dale Earnhart Jr.

Charles is survived by his Wife Carolyn, Sons Charles L. Keleher Jr., Clayton M. Keleher and his wife Kim, daughter Carla King and her husband Ray, sister Beverly Salvatori, Grandsons; Charles L. Keleher and wife Sarah, Michael D. Keleher and his wife Tracy, Clayton M. Keleher Jr. Michael Clarkson; Granddaughters: Aimee Zolin Casco, Jamie Zolin (Chris Mahaney), Courtney Keleher, Dallas Keleher and Natalie Keleher. Great Grandchildren; Cameron, Casey, Bailee, William, Tommy, Johnny, Charley, Sophia, Gwenna. Sister in laws Dorine Keleher, LaVonne Keleher, Marilla Keleher, Lois Leinan, Mary Ann Naeve and her husband Dennis, Elizabeth Windes and her husband Jim and Brother in law Edwin Groendyk and his wife Jane along with several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Edward Keleher, Ronald Keleher, Donald Keleher, Joe Keleher, Wilbur Keleher, Paul Keleher, sister Nancy Gussie, and special friend Angel Keleher.


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