Keuning, Alvin Paul 1946-2018

KEUNING, DECKER, BEYER, DUININK, CONLAN

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Date: 7/13/2021 at 21:35:38

Alvin Paul Keuning
May 18, 1946 - November 6, 2018

VISITATION 9 FRIDAY 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Prairie City Christian Reformed Church
608 E 6th Street
Prairie City, Iowa 50228

SERVICE 10 SATURDAY 10:30 AM
Prairie City Christian Reformed Church
608 E 6th Street
Prairie City, Iowa 50228

Alvin Paul Keuning, age 72 of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held on Saturday November 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church. Burial will follow at Gifford Cemetery, east of Monroe. Visitation will take place on Friday, November 9, 2018 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church. The family will greet friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorials may be directed to the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church or the Monroe Fire and Rescue. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com

The son of Ray and Anna (Decker) Keuning, Alvin was born on May 18, 1946 in Newton, Iowa. He grew up on a farm west of Monroe. A life-long member of the Prairie City Christian Reformed Church, he was married to Lana Beyer there on November 26, 1965 and served as both deacon and elder for multiple terms. An active member of the community, Alvin served in many roles over the years, including: Fairview Township Trustee, Jasper County Fair dairy superintendent, Mid-America Dairymen Board member, and Two Rivers Co-op board member. In addition, he served two separate terms on the local school board, was an active Kiwanis member and hosted countless school children for a trip to the farm. A long time Fairview Township Trustee Treasurer, his deep sense of commitment to the community was seen when it was time to purchase a new ambulance or fire truck to meet the needs of the community. He was honored at the 2018 Old Settlers Reunion as the Kiwanis Citizen of the Year.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Lana; four children, Leslie (Greg) Duinink, Lisa (Roger) Conlan, Jennifer Keuning and Judd (Kris) Keuning; four grandchildren, John Conlan, Henry Conlan, Meredith Conlan and RaeAnn Duinink and two brothers, Tom (Paula) Keuning and Keith (Cheryl) Keuning and their children. Preceding Alvin in death were his parents. ~ The Coburn Funeral Home, Prairie City, IA 06 Nov 2018.