Richard Allen Keener

    Richard A. "Big Rick" Keener, 52 of Lorain passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after becoming ill at his home.

     Mr. Keener was born in Richwood, WV on April 13, 1959, the son of the late Holt L Keener and Gladys M (nee Canter) Keener, of Winter Haven Fl, who survives him. He has made his home in Lorain for the past 51 years.

     He was a retired line assembly worker at the former Ford Motor Corp, in Lorain. He was a social member of the Knights of St. John's and was well known for his cooking ability at many of the Club's Steak Frys'.

     Mr. Keener was a motorcycle enthusiast, enjoying many hours of riding with his longtime friend, Robert P. Prather of Norwalk. He enjoyed building model cars with his grandson and playing darts with another longtime friend Mickey Lilak of Lorain.

     He is survived by his daughter Erica N. (Ted Farley) Keener of Lorain, son Joshua S. (Rosemary) Keener of Olsted Township, his grandson Michael J. Farley, his ex-wife and friend Juetta G. Keener, his mother, his brothers Randy D (Becky) Keener of Lake Wales, FL, Ronald L (Becky) Keener of Winter Haven, FL, several nieces and nephews and his dog, Shock.

     In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his son Christopher M Keener.
Friends may call on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 11 am until services at 2 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio.

     Burial will be private in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion.

Condolences

From:     SCOTT PAULA JOEY AND KAYLA
Relation:  FRIEND

Josh and Erica
Your Father was a good man or should I say a great man.  He will be missed by all of us.  I am so sorry for your loss. Christmas dinners and what ever family functions we had and he was there, He will be SO missed.
               SCOTT PAULA JOEY AND KAYLA CABRERA

From:  Lyna
Relation:   

Gladys

I'm sorry for your loss. I read in the paper about Holt but couldn't send you a card because I don't have your address. if you want to send it to me I pray God will give you the strength and courage to get thru this awful time.
God bless you and your family
Lyna

From:  Kim Mosley
Relation:   

I am so sorry for your loss.  You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know he will be missed very much. Hopefully fond moments and memories of the past will carry you through this very difficult time.