Richard Keesy
July 8, 1960 ~ February 19, 2022
Richard Allan Keesy, 61, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away at home on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Visitation: 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, with a vigil service beginning at 4 p.m. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, Cedar Rapids, by Reverend Douglas Loecke. Private family burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Those unable to attend are invited to watch the Funeral Mass via livestream. Please find the livestream link on Rich's Tribute Wall and share your support and memories with his family.
Survivors include his wife, Kayleen; son, Michael (Ashley) Keesy, Miles (Terrence) Keesy, and Jacob (Kara) Keesy; grandchildren, Grayson Keesy, Harper Keesy, Olivia Keesy, and Letty Johnson-Keesy; and siblings, Chuck (Judy) Keesy, Kathy Brunson, Kenneth Keesy, Bob (Paula) Keesy, Marty (Jan) Keesy, and Betty Smith.
Rich was born July 8, 1960, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, the son of Kenneth and Maxine Keesy. He graduated from Cedar Falls High School in 1978. On September 10, 1983, he married Kayleen Halstead in Eagle Center, Iowa. Rich spent 44 years working at Hy-Vee Food Stores. He enjoyed driving his 1970 Cutlass, fishing, golfing, and sports, especially the Minnesota Vikings. Rich was a hardworking man of few words and a big smile. He loved spending time with his family, most importantly his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are suggested to Hospice of Mercy or St. Matthew Catholic Church.
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So sorry to hear about Rich’s passing but he is in a beter place now. We were fortunate to share trips with him and Kayleen to various ports, countries and beaches. We will remember his smile and is wit. Rest in Peach Rich and our prayers are with Kayleen and their family.. Mike and Carlotta Antonelli
With deepest sympathy,
I’m so sorry to hear of Rich’s passing. Some of my favorite childhood memories are our family Branson MO trips and of Rich fishing. Sending love and condolences.
Thinking of you and your family. Love you boo.
So very sad to hear that Rich passed away. Miles was a huge part of the Cedar Rapids Aquatic department and Sue worked with Rich at Hy Vee. We also had lots of fun with Kayleen at Pampered Chef events. What a great family. So sorry for your loss. 💔
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathleen I’m sorry to see this. Thinking of you! Julie Weber (was Rohret when I sold PC)
Sending deep sympathy to the entire Keesy family. An amazing man; always treated me as family. Honored to have know such a man, see you again, Rich.
Eating s’mores pop tarts and having a bud heavy right now. You never failed to make us laugh. Left us all with countless smiles and memories Love you
Kathleen and family, We are so very sad to hear that Rich has passed away. Please know that you are all in our prayers. With Loving Sympathy, Jim and Molly Voss
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
From our hearts…..Joanne Kelly, Mary Soukup, Rich Kelly, Steve & Judy Kelly, Kevin & Cheryl Kelly, Ned & Rachael Kelly, Nick & Jess Lehane
Mike, Ashley and family. My heart goes out to you all as do my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss. Teresa Rodenkirk Kelsey
Sending all of our love and prayers to the Keesy family.
We are thinking of you all during this difficult time. Rich was an amazing man that was taken too soon.
Sorry for your loss. Pauline Morrill, Amye and Bruce Bergen, and Cindy and Kevin O’Gorman
Mike and family, Sorry for your loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joe & Denise Rodenkirk
Miles, we are thinking of you and sending you and your family so much love during this difficult time. Our deepest sympathies.
So sorry for your loss. This is a great way to remember Rich.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.