Clarence J. Keegan, 83, of Rock Valley died Saturday in a Sioux City hospital. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rock Valley. The Rev. William Wingert will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley.
Mr. Keegan was born Dec. 14, 1901, in Rock Valley. He attended rural schools and graduated from St. Mary's High School. He married Elvira Schemmer Feb. 8, 1928, in Rock Valley. They farmed near Inwood and later at Rock Valley. He retired from farming in 1966 and then worked as a greens keeper at the Rock Valley Golf Course for several years, later was custodian at St. Mary's Catholic Church for several years. Mrs. Keegan died May 22,1981.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Robert of Davenport, James W. of New Delhi, India and Michael C. of Reston, Va; four daughters, Mary Ellen Keegan of Le Mars, Mrs. Robert (Jane) Richter, of Rock Valley, Mrs. James (Helen) Huffington of Madison, Mo., and Mrs. John (Doris) Kersbergen of Naples, Italy; one sister, Mrs. Larry (Arlene) Rimmer of Waterloo; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Source - Year: 1925; Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925; Census Place: Doon, Doon, Iowa; Roll: IA1925_1822; Image: 84
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Keegan, James (line 102)
Source - Year: 1925; Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925; Census Place: Doon, Doon, Iowa; Roll: IA1925_1822; Image: 85
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Keegan, James (line 102)
Source - Year: 1925; Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925; Census Place: Doon, Doon, Iowa; Roll: IA1925_1822; Image: 86
Source - Iowa, Marriage Records, 1923-1937
SCHEMMER-KEEGAN WEDDING
Miss Elvira Schemmer and Mr. Clarence Keegan were united in marriage in St. Mary's church in Rock Valley at 8:30 Wednesday morning, Rev. Father 0'Rielly performing the ceremony, following which, a reception was held at the bride's home in Rock Valley, at which a number of invited guests were present, and a very pleasant time was had by all.
The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.F. Schemmer. She has lived in Rock Valley practically all her life. She is a graduate of St. Mary's school in Rock Valley, and has been a successful teacher in the schools of Plymouth county for the past few years. She is an accomplished and talented young lady and is greatly admired by all who know her.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Keegan. He has also lived in this vicinity all his life and is also a graduate of St. Mary's school. He is an industrious young man of the best of habits and has many friends in Rock Valley and vicinity.
The bride and groom left Wednesday evening on their wedding trip, for parts known only to themselves. After their return they will make their home on the. Wattawa farm Southwest of Rock Valley. They have the best wishes of many friends for their future happiness and prosperity.
Clarence J. Keegan, 83, of Rock Valley died Saturday in a Sioux City hospital. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary's Catholic Church in Rock Valley. The Rev. William Wingert will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Porter Funeral Home in Rock Valley.
Mr. Keegan was born Dec. 14, 1901, in Rock Valley. He attended rural schools and graduated from St. Mary's High School. He married Elvira Schemmer Feb. 8, 1928, in Rock Valley. They farmed near Inwood and later at Rock Valley. He retired from farming in 1966 and then worked as a greens keeper at the Rock Valley Golf Course for several years, later was custodian at St. Mary's Catholic Church for several years. Mrs. Keegan died May 22,1981.
He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Survivors include three sons, Robert of Davenport, James W. of New Delhi, India and Michael C. of Reston, Va; four daughters, Mary Ellen Keegan of Le Mars, Mrs. Robert (Jane) Richter, of Rock Valley, Mrs. James (Helen) Huffington of Madison, Mo., and Mrs. John (Doris) Kersbergen of Naples, Italy; one sister, Mrs. Larry (Arlene) Rimmer of Waterloo; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Source - Rock Valley Bee - Nov 20, 1985
Research notes for Clarence
From the Hawarden Independent - Feb 16, 1928
Marriage licenses have been granted
recently to the following couples:
Clarence Keegan Rock Valley
Elvira Schemmer Rock Valley
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Born : 14 Dec 1901
