McKeag, Edward Lee "Ed" 1930-2015

MCKEAG, MCCAIN, VAN BAALE, RICHARDSON, KNAPP

Posted By: Volunteer Transcriber
Date: 12/7/2015 at 15:59:19

Edward Lee McKeag
1930 - 2015
Obituary of Edward McKeag

Edward "Ed" McKeag, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Heritage Manor in Newton.

A Time of Remembrances and the Internment for Ed, will be held at a LATER DATE, at Newton Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials have been designated in Ed's name. Pence ~ Reese Funeral Home in Newton, have been entrusted with the arrangements.

Edward Lee McKeag, 85, the son of Edward Roy and Pearl Mae (McCain) McKeag, was born May 23, 1930, near Newton. He was a high school graduate, and served his country with the US Army, during the Korean Conflict

On September 24, 1961, Ed was united in marriage with Bessie L. Van Baale in Marshalltown. Ed devoted his life to his family and friends, and was employed by the City of Newton as a Fireman and EMT. In the last few years, you could find Ed and Bessie mowing and caring for the Newton Memorial Park Cemetery.

Those left to honor Ed's memory include his wife Bessie; his two sons: Scott A. McKeag and Rusty D. McKeag, both of Newton; and many good neighbors and friends.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters: Elaine Richardson and Carlie Knapp. ~ The Pence Reese Funeral Home, Newton, Iowa