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Rex Keener, DDS, 86, passed away March 14, 2012 in Overland Park, Kansas.
Rex was born on June 5, 1925 in Breckenridge, Texas. The son of Rex Sr. & Gladys (Ladd) Keener. Rex graduated from Joplin High School, Joplin, MO. After serving 3 years in the U. S. Army, Rex then attended & graduated from UMKC School of Dentistry.
Rex married Jacqueline (Smith) Keener on August 31, 1952. Rex practiced dentistry in Norton, Kansas until his retirement in 1979. The couple retired to Bella Vista, Arkansas & later to Lakeland, Florida before moving to Overland Park, KS last year.
Rex is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jackie Keener of Overland Park, KS; two children, Jeff Keener & wife, Shelly, of Joplin, MO and Jenni Merker & husband, Rich, of Overland Park, KS; five grandchildren: Kelly, Jessica, Chris, McKenzie and Ben; two great grandchildren: Jordan & Olivia.
A Celebration of Life will be held March 24, 2012 , at 3:00 p.m. at the Church of the Resurrection, Wesley Chapel, Leawood, KS. Private burial at a later date at the National Cemetery in Leavenworth, KS. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the Alzheimers Association.
Marcia Giger says
Dear Jenni and Jeff,
I was so sorry to see in the Joplin Globe where your father passed away. I doubt you remember me however, I grew up in Joplin on Virginia by your grandparents. They are some of my fondest childhood memories.
I wanted you to know that you were in my thoughts and may God grant both your father and your families peace. I remember him as a lovely man who had a kind smile. He left an impression on this child’s mind all this many years later.
Rose Ann Miller says
My sympathy to the family of Dr. Keener. He was my families dentist and I had to see him often. He always reminded me of Andy Williams. I’ve had fillings that I had 50 years fall out. Not a bad job to have lasted so long. Rose Ann Miller
Margaret Wetter says
Jackie, and family, I want to off my condolence and prayers for you and the family at this sad time for you.
Just remember what a nice family you are and how I enjoyed working with you as our school nurse.
Margaret Wetter
Marlis Hoke says
My deepest condolences goes out to the whole family. May God grant you the strength to get through this, and may his memories bring you job each and every day.