Charles B. Keene, 88, Hartley

A private family graveside service in memory of Charles B. Keene was held Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, at Pleasant View Cemetery in Hartley. Pallbearers were Chad Keene, Kenny Linder, Brent Keene, David Rogers, Alex Salyer and Jake Moermond. Hartley Funeral Home assisted with the arrangements.

Charles Bernard Keene was born Nov. 21, 1935, to Lloyd “Jack” Keene and Eleanor (Ison) Keene in Huron, S.D. He moved with his parents to a farm near Moneta in 1943 and received his education there, graduating from Moneta High School in 1953.

Charles was united in marriage to Dovia Real in Sallisaw, Okla. To this union two children were born: Martha Sue and David. In October 1963, Dovia lost her life as a result of a farming accident.

Charles met Trix Linder at a farm sale that was being held for her late husband who also had passed away in October 1963. Trix had two children: Valerie and Scott.

Charles and Trix were married on Feb. 28, 1964, and began their life together with two girls 4 and 3 years old, and two boys both 2 years old. Their family increased with the arrival of a daughter, Vonda, and a son, Richard. They raised their family on a farm south of Hartley. Charles and Trix celebrated 60 years of marriage on Feb. 28, 2024.

Charles passed from this life on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Dovia; his parents, Jack and Eleanor Keene; his son, Scott Linder and his wife, Marsha.

Left to cherish Charles’ memory are his wife, Trix; children: Sue (Ben) Dieken, Val (Dan) Moermond, David (Kris) Keene, Vonda (Vern) Salyer and Richard (Kelly) Keene; 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.