KEHOE, Justin R. "Dusty" 1948-2019

KEHOE, CONNELL, POYNER, SKYLES

Posted By: K.L. Kittleson
Date: 9/17/2019 at 08:52:18

Biography

Justin R. “Dusty” Kehoe, 71, of Waterloo, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at his home.

He was born July 15, 1948 in Waterloo, the son of John J. and Eunice C. Connell Kehoe. Dusty graduated from Waterloo Columbus High School in 1967. He married Rita A. Poyner December 20, 1975 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Dusty worked at John Deere for many years, starting as a forklift driver. He retired as a purchasing agent in 2000.

He was a member of St. Edward Catholic Church. He was a great bowler who had a 220 average and bowled several perfect games. He was in the city bowling hall of fame. Dusty was a huge fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs. He loved his country and was proud to have served, earning a Bronze Star for his service during Vietnam. He was a humble man who loved the Lord. Above all he loved his family, friends, grandchildren and his faithful dog, Maggie.

Dusty is survived by his wife, Rita Kehoe of Waterloo; three sons, Heath (Sarah) Kehoe of North Liberty, IA, Joshua (Shelley) Kehoe of Johnston, IA, and Brent (Jacqui) Kehoe of Geneseo, IL; eight grandchildren, Regan and Bradlea Kerr, Zach and Alex Kehoe, Chase and Kaelly Danielson, and Claire and Cedric Kehoe; two brothers, Jerome (Pauline) Kehoe of Waterloo‚ and Joseph (Cathy) Kehoe of Eau Claire, WI; three sisters, Peggy McKinstry of Waterloo‚ Monica (Jim) Artes of Fort Myers, FL, and Melanie Jensen of Chandler‚ AZ; and his beloved companion, Maggie.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, James and John Kehoe; and a sister, Carmen Skyles.

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Services:
Thursday, September 19, 2019
St. Edward Catholic Church
1423 Kimball Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50702

Cemetery:
Mt. Olivet Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by Evansdale AMVETS Post 31, Waterloo AMVETS Post 19, and the Iowa Army National Guard Honor Guard

Memorials:
Wounded Warrior Project or Retrieving Freedom

SOURCE: Locke Funeral Service, Waterloo, IA