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Keith Alvin Kennedy,   Age 88
Visitation Location: Grace United Methodist Church
Visitation Date/Time: Friday, October 18, 2024 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Funeral Time: Friday, October 18, 2024 1:00 PM
Funeral Location: Grace United Methodist Church
   
    

Keith Alvin Kennedy

November 12, 1935 – October 7th, 2024

Keith A. Kennedy, 88, of St. Cloud passed away peacefully in the morning of Monday, October 7th, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Sauk Rapids. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 18th, at 1:00 PM at Grace United Methodist Church, St. Cloud. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service. 

Keith Alvin Kennedy was born on November 12, 1935 to Fred and Muriel Kennedy in Hastings, Nebraska. Upon completing high school, Keith joined the United States Marine Corps in 1953, serving as a Sargent and was honorably discharged in 1956. Keith met the love of his life, Vonetta Chandler, and they married on June 21, 1959 in Springfield, CO. He went on to extend his education, acquiring his PhD. Keith was a chemistry professor at Saint Cloud State University for 31 years. He was a proud member of the Freemasons and was involved in Shriners Go-Karts for 30 years. Keith was elected as Worthy Grand Patron of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was known to be humorous, loyal, and devoted to his family. 

Keith was preceded in death by his beloved wife; parents; brothers, Jack, Ross, and Jim; sisters, Imogene, Maureen, Joyce, and Aloya. 

He is survived by his son, Steven (Ann); daughters, Cynthia and Shannon Kennedy; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. 

 
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