Submitted by: Dan Rich

Don Keen II

March 31, 1924 - Feb. 25, 2008

South Bend Tribune 2/27/2008
MISHAWAKA - Don "Gus" Keen II, 83, died on Monday, February 25, 2008, in Ironwood Health & Rehab. He was born in Mishawaka on March 31, 1924, to Frank D. and Hazel (Reed) Keen, who preceded him in death.

Gus married an extraordinary woman, the former Glenda F. Cronk in Cincinnati on October 3, 1952, and for 55 years they shared laughter, tears and life. He is survived by his wife, Glenda; their two sons, Don (Leanna) Keen of Mishawaka and Scott (Serene) Keen of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and two grandchildren, Amy and Joseph Keen. His grandkids kept them on their toes and still do. Gus was the best grandfather any child could ever have. He gave unconditional love, and we had no bigger fan known by many and loved by all.

He served with the Army Air Corps and was honorably discharged in 1945. Don "Gus" Keen spent most of his life in Mishawaka. A jack-of-all-trades, he held many jobs. Gus' pride and joy was Don Keen's Men's Clothing Store in Mishawaka. Every day he worked that store and inevitably snuck over to Strauss's Bakery for some pie. No one could beat the Gus Keen sweet tooth. He formerly attended East United Methodist Church. Gus will be missed and loved every day. But we are so grateful that for 83 years he made us smile with his stories and kindness.

Friends may visit with the family from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, 2008, in the Bubb Funeral Chapel. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home at 10 a.m. Friday, with Rev. Ervin Mize officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.