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In Memory Of
John William Keil Jr.
1932
2023
John William Keil Jr.
March 15, 1932 — December 11, 2023
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John Keil Jr. of Topeka, KS passed away December 11, 2023.
He was born March 15, 1932 the son of John & Vera (Smith) Keil in Topeka, Kansas. John graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. He worked for Kansas Inspection Bureau during and after graduation. He applied and received a job with the AT & SF Railroad in 1951.
John married Phyllis J Fulton in 1952, leaving for military service during the Korean War. He completed 38 years of service with the BN & SF railroad and retired in 1989. John also worked for Skinner Garden store as a Registered Landscape Architect.
He is preceded in death by his wife; Phyllis Keil, daughter; Tamara Keil, son; Scot Keil, father; John Keil Sr., mother; Vera Keil.
Survived by his son: Randy (Becky) Keil, daughter in-law; Cheryl Keil, granddaughter; Crystal Keil, grandsons; Christopher (Jess) Keil, Jon Keil and two great grandsons.
Visitation with the family receiving friends will be held from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Topeka Mid-Town Chapel.
Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Topeka Cemetery.
John was a member of Albert Hease #248 and the Scottish Rite and Shriners, also a life time member of Lake Shawnee Golf Course.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604.
To share a memory of Johnnie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born March 15, 1932 the son of John & Vera (Smith) Keil in Topeka, Kansas. John graduated from Topeka High School in 1949. He worked for Kansas Inspection Bureau during and after graduation. He applied and received a job with the AT & SF Railroad in 1951.
John married Phyllis J Fulton in 1952, leaving for military service during the Korean War. He completed 38 years of service with the BN & SF railroad and retired in 1989. John also worked for Skinner Garden store as a Registered Landscape Architect.
He is preceded in death by his wife; Phyllis Keil, daughter; Tamara Keil, son; Scot Keil, father; John Keil Sr., mother; Vera Keil.
Survived by his son: Randy (Becky) Keil, daughter in-law; Cheryl Keil, granddaughter; Crystal Keil, grandsons; Christopher (Jess) Keil, Jon Keil and two great grandsons.
Visitation with the family receiving friends will be held from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Topeka Mid-Town Chapel.
Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Topeka Cemetery.
John was a member of Albert Hease #248 and the Scottish Rite and Shriners, also a life time member of Lake Shawnee Golf Course.
Memorial contributions may be made to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604.
To share a memory of Johnnie or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
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Visitation
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Central time)
Penwell-Gabel - Mid-Town Chapel
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