Richard “Dick” Keener, 85, of Marietta passed away, Tuesday November 3, 2026, at Carle Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
He was born in Avon on September 23, 1941 to Earl and Clara (Smith) Keener. They preceded him in death as well as a brother Paul Keener.
Dick is survived by his wife of 63 years, Connie (Stoneking) Keener. They were married on April 19, 1963.
Also surviving are three children, Kelly (Albert) Weiss, Torey (Christina Brinkley) Keener, and Neil (Nicole Gibson) Keener, brother, Kenneth Keener, two sisters, Margo (the late Leon) Bricker, and Cynthia (Dean) Leenerts, six grandchildren, Katie Cozart, Lucas Keener, Shelby Weiss, A.J. Weiss, Tucker Keener, and Mya Hannus, and one great grandson Knox Cozart.
Dick worked at International Harvester in Canton until it’s closing and transferred to Springfield Ohio and retired in 1999. He then drove a truck for 20 years retiring in 2019.
Dick was a past Master Mason at the Cuba Masonic Lodge. He was also a member of Wiley Lutheran Church in Ellisville.
Dick had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed a variety of activities throughout his life, including hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles, and flying airplanes. He was always one to stay active and had a passion for adventure. He also enjoyed boating and water skiing and continued to enjoy it well into his mid-70s. Above all, Dick treasured the time he spent with his family. His greatest joy was being surrounded by his loved ones, especially his grandchildren.
Cremation rites will be accorded and a visitation will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton on Thursday, November 12, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Following the visitation a funeral procession will take place to Wiley cemetery for a graveside service.
Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
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