Eddie Keeling

Eddie Dean Keeling, age 76, of Christopher, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at the Select Specialty Hospital of Evansville, Indiana.

Eddie was born on May 9, 1948, in Herrin, Illinois, the son of George Keeling and Mary (Foley) Keeling. He married Karin L. (Kane) Engel on September 10, 1983, and she survives.

Mr. Keeling was a former over the road truck driver with E.B. Brown Trucking. He also formerly worked as a metal decorator. 

Eddie was a U.S. Army veteran, having served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Benton American Legion Post #280 where he served with the Honor Guard.

He enjoyed television, especially watching Westerns and War Movies. One of his all-time favorite Westerns was Gun Smoke.

Surviving is his loving wife of 41 years Karin L. Keeling of Christopher, Illinois; three children: Victoria Daniels and husband Jacob of Goose Lake, Illinois, Daniel Engel of Chicago, Illinois, Anthony Engel and wife Megan of Plainfield, Illinois; granddaughters Lennox and Spencer Daniels, Stephanie Chaidez and husband Johann; a grandson Gavin Engel; a great-grandchild Adrian Chaidez.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother George Keeling and a sister Alice Keeling.

His wishes were to be cremated.

Celebration of Life Services will be held starting at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Benton American Legion Post #280, 311 South Main Street, Benton, Illinois 62812, with Chaplain Liam Mungovan officiating. Military Honors will be observed. And will be provided by the Benton American Legion Post #280 and the V.F.W. Post #2671 Honor Guard. 

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton American Legion Post#280

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