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LASTING CONTRIBUTIONS
a deep loss when Dick died unexpectedly at 69 of a
heart attack in February 2023. He left behind many
good deeds and meaningful contributions to his
family, his clients, local schools, local farmers, and
his community.
“Do it for the kids” was the anthem of his life,
family members said.
He served on the Easton Valley School Board since
its inception in 2013 and as president for five years.
He also spent many years coaching various teams.
He served on the Miles City Council and also as the
mayor.
His life, his son Taylor said, can be described by
some important advice he gave to his children, which
also include Tanner, Regan and Ryleigh.
“If you’re going to do something, you do it 100%.
You don’t do anything part way. You do it the right
way.”
Dick learned the trade from Kelly, and together
they built a solid business on which people knew
they could count. That included making house calls
to unfreeze pipes in bitter winter cold. They also had
a portable welder they could take on the road if a
farmer was broke down in a field.
EASTERN IOWA FARMER PHOTO / ERICA MOHR
Josh Ellis, left, is pictured with Dick Keeney at the shop. Ellis said he learned a lot
from Keeney in the short time he worked with him. Dick died unexpectedly in early
2023, and his family was happy to sell the more than 70-year-old Keeney Welding to
Ellis and have it remain in the community.
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