Michael Lee “Mike’’ Keen, 69, of Lebanon, died Monday, June 6, 2022, in Lebanon.
He was born Oct. 15, 1952, in Lebanon, Mo. to Herbert L. and Ethel Reeves Keen.
On Sept. 30, 1975, he married Donna Manes.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Glenn Keen and his wife Debbie and James Keen and his wife Kathy; and one nephew, John Keen.
Mike graduated from Lebanon High School with the class of 1970. He began his career as a truck drier when he turned 16. He drove for various trucking companies for over 45 years. In his free time, Mike enjoyed watching westerns and was quite the history buff. However, he could most often be found supporting his grandchildren at their various sporting events. Time spent and laughter shared with his family is what he treasured most.
He is survived by his wife, Donna; two sons, Brian Keen and his wife Kristen and Jesse Keen and his wife Brooke, all of Lebanon; one brother, Brad Keen and his wife Debbie of Lebanon; one sister, Yolanda Jeffries and her husband Van of Cassville; seven grandchildren, Kaylee, Kelsey, Kyler and Michael Keen, Lane, Kaleb and Maysen Doing; nieces and nephews, Shane, Renee’ Nathan, Brandy, Cori, Luke, Josh, Chrissy, Aaron and Michaella; father-in-law, Donald Manes of Lebanon; mother-in-law, Glenna Manes, also of Lebanon; other relatives and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Life for Michael Lee “Mike’’ Keen will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Community Baptist Church with Pastor Allen Reeves officiating, under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. There is no burial scheduled. His body is to be cremated under the direction of Shadel’s Colonial Chapel of Lebanon. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggested to Mike’s family to help with expenses. Donations may be left or mailed to Shadel’s Colonial Chapel, P.O. Box 948, 1001 Lynn Street, Lebanon, Mo. 65536. Sign guest book at www.shadelscolonailchapel.com.
