He began working for the H.P.Lau Co. in Fremont, and worked his way up in the company to be the manager of the Fremont location. He was with the company ( a wholesale grocery company) until the company was closed in 1963. Then he moved to Norfolk in 1963 where he worked for General Wholesale (now Affiliated Foods) as a grocery broker. He retired in 1977 and returned to Fremont. In his retirement years, he worked on the state level for the AARP.
He was married on October 28, 1933 to Dorothy Pollock and she preceded him in death on March 5, 1958. On February 11, 1961, Eugene was married to Ilo Clouse. Ilo preceded in death on June 25, 2007.
He was a member of The Presbyterian Church. In his earlier years he was a member of the Volunteer Fire Dept.
Survivors:
Sons - David and wife Nancy Keating of Omaha
Robert and wife Barbara Keating of Norfolk
Daughter - Bonnie and husband Ben Desterhouse of Valley
9 grandchildren
several great and great great grandchildren
Sister - Jacquline Kucera of Fremont
Eugene was preceded in death by 2 wives and a sister.
The funeral will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday January 8, at The Presbyterian Church in Fremont. The Rev. Bill Bowers will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the church. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 2pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Dick Crabtree
Pickstown, SD Monday, January 10, 2011 Sorry to hear about the passing of your father, Eugene. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Dick and Mary CrabtreeJudy Kracl Monson Husband-Mark
Sergeant Bluff, IA Friday, January 7, 2011 To Robert and the Keating family, Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you all. You are thought about and our blessing are with you.Richard & Renee Green
Chicago, IL Thursday, January 6, 2011 Dave, Nancy, Brian, and family; Please know that our hearts are heavy with the news of Mr. Keating's passing. Find peace and comfort in eachothers memories & stories and celebrate a life that was so richly lived. God Bless, Richard & Renee GreenNina Magill
Omaha, NE Thursday, January 6, 2011 Dave, Nancy, & Keating Family, I am saddened to hear of the recent passing of Mr. Keating. Know that he lived a fullfilling 98yr's surronded by a loving family. Cherish your memories and know that he has gone onto a better place where you will see him again. With deepest sympathy, Nina MagillSheri Chrisman Grint
Chadron, NE Thursday, January 6, 2011 Bonnie, Dave & Robbie... What a wonderful life to celebrate. I know you will miss him but you got to have him for a long time. Wish I could be there, but am unable to get away at this time. God bless you all and your families.Terry & Judy Vanhsur
Fremont, NE Wednesday, January 5, 2011 Dave, Nancy & Family. So sorry about Mr Keating......we always called him that, out of respect that we had for him. We will miss his kind face and sharp mind, he was one of a kind and we will miss him! Just know that we are here for you! Love, Terry & Judy VanshurRaylene Worley
Brandon, FL Wednesday, January 5, 2011 I will miss my visits with Eugene when I come to Nebraska. Though I only knew him for a very short time, I found him to be a fascinating man and there was a kindness about him that was so endearing. May the knowledge that he is at rests now eternally with the Lord comfort you at this difficult time.Colleen (Schmidt) Wear
Ely, IA Tuesday, January 4, 2011 To the Keating Family, I am sorry to read of Gene's passing. I enjoyed working with him at General Wholesale and appreciated his kind ways. I can't think of him without remembering his smile and for some reason I always noticed that he was always very well dressed at work. It is always hard to lose a parent no matter how old we get, and the world has lost a very nice man.