Mervin J. Keegan Obituary (1916

Mervin J. Keegan, 98, of Green Springs, died at his home on Thurs., Mar. 20, 2014. Mr. Keegan was born in Vickery on Feb. 15, 1916 to Frederick and Bessie (Opper) Keegan. He attended Riley School. "Mervie" enjoyed stock car racing and tractor pulling. At the age of 95, he competed in the tractor pulling contest and won a trophy for the oldest puller and was 1st in his class. In 2013, Mervin was inducted into the Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame. Mr. Keegan was first a farmer, however, he had worked at Herbrand and then for many years was the Green Springs Street Superintendent. On Dec. 11, 1940, he married Alice Louise Swartz. She preceded him in death on June 7, 1998. Mervin was inducted into the Army in 1941-1945 serving during WWII. with the 148th infantry Company B. Reaching the rank of Staff Sargent serving in the Southern Phillipines, Luzon and NOrthern Solomons. He received the Asiatic Pacific Theatre Ribbon with three Bronze stars per WD Go 33-45 American Defense Service Medal, Phillipine LIberation Ribbonwith 1 bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and Combat Infatryman Badge.. Survivors include three sons, Donald Keegan; Ronald Keegan, both Fremont; David Keegan, Green Springs; five daughters, Karen Bauman, Green Springs; Sandra (Paul) Danklefsen, Fremont; Darlene Hollis, Fremont; Cinda Stout, Green Springs; and Kimberly (Michael) Clevinger, Republic. Twenty five grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren and 15 great-great grandchildren. One brother, Lytle "Gug" Keegan in Green Springs also survives. Mervie was preceded in death by one son, Daniel J. Keegan in 2010; brothers; Harvey; Ivan: Rollie; and Alva Keegan and sisters; Voledia Otto; Opal Hoke; Helen Nye; Doris Franks and Bertha Cook. Two siblings, Sterling and Eileen are also deceased. Visitation will be on Tues., Mar. 25, 2014 from 2-4 and 6-8:00 pm at the Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home, 218 South Main St., Clyde. The funeral will be on Wed., Mar. 25, 2014 at 10:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will be in Greenlawn Memory Gardens with military honors. Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors. Visitation Date: 03/25/2014 Visitation time: 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM Visitation Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main Street, Clyde Service Date: 03/26/2014 Service Time: 10:30am Service Location: Mitchell-Auxter Funeral Home - 218 South Main St., Clyde, Ohio