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Keith Burnell
KEITH J. BURNELL
Rowley
Keith J. Burnell, 78, of rural Rowley, died Oct. 16, 2015, at Manor Care in Waterloo. He was born on March 27, 1937, in Alice, Iowa, the son of Harold James and Alberta Blanche (Wenger) Burnell. He attended school in the Rowley school system. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean conflict. On Sept. 26, 1959, he and the former Connie Sue Mahanna were married at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. She preceded him in death in 2010.
Mr. Burnell was a union carpenter on commercial projects before retiring in 1999. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Rowley, the Bechter-Boies V.F.W. Post 2440, and the 2 Cylinder Club. He enjoyed woodworking and he had a story to tell for every situation. He also collected full-sized and model tractors.
Mr. Burnell is survived by two sons, Wesley Burnell of Rowley and Bradley (Stacey) Burnell of Odessa, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Blake Burnell and Whitney Burnell. He also is survived by two brothers, Jack (Marilyn) Burnell of Springville and Rick Burnell of Rowley; and one sister, Verna Harms of Tipton.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Oct. 24 at White Funeral Home, Independence. Friends may call for visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, at the White Funeral Home in Independence where a military service begins at 7 p.m.
Online condolences may be left at www.White-MtHope.com.
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