Robert E. O'Keefe

March 12, 1930 - September 7, 2010

Robert O'Keefe, 80, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2010, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, with his wife and friends, Russ and Donna, at his side. During his fight with cancer, his first concern was his wife and he made sure she is taken care of. Bob was born March 12, 1930, to his loving parents, Emmit and Marguerite (Henry) O'Keefe. Bob graduated from DeVilbiss High school in 1948. He then served his country as a Marine, stationed in Korea and was awarded the Purple Heart. On June 21, 1952, he married Eileen (Young) O'Keefe and she survives. He was a graduate of the University of Toledo and became an accountant for Jeep Corporation, Shellar Globe and retired from United Technologies. In retirement, Bob volunteered at Brandywine Golf Course and his church, doing for others. He attended both UT football and basketball games, for over 50 years. Friends are invited to visit from 2-7 p.m. Friday, in the Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 Sylvania Avenue. A memorial service will take place at his beloved Hampton Park Christian Church, (Monroe Street at Rushland), on Saturday at 11 a.m. Reverend Sarah Richey will officiate. Bob attended this church as a baby and eventually served as an Elder, President of the Board, and headed the Endowment Committee for several years. Those wishing to remember Bob may do so with contributions to Hospice of Northwest Ohio or Hampton Park Christian Church.