In Memory Of
John Frank Keintz, Jr.
1935
2021
John Frank Keintz, Jr.
March 12, 1935 — September 15, 2021
John Frank Keintz Jr, 86, of Aurora, CO passed away on September 15, 2021 while attending rehab at Cherry Creek Nursing Center.
John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1935, son of John and Hermina (Lukitsch) Keintz Sr. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic High School in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. While attending high school, he worked alongside his father in Steel Mills. Shortly after working in the Mills, at the age of 22 years he decided to join the United States Army as a Radio Operator for 2 years. After the military, he began his lifelong career with United Airlines as a Ramp Agent for 35 years; finally retiring on December 31, 1996. On July 7, 1962, John married Alice Bauer in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.
John enjoyed Polka music and dancing, playing the banjo and accordion, softball, golf, and going bowling. He loved cooking for his family and baking chocolate chip cookies to share with ALL. Finally, He was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan!
John is survived by sons; Kurt (Jodee) Keintz and Eric (Lisa) Keintz; daughter, Gretchen (Raymond) Clemmons; grandchildren, Chanee Clemmons, Cree Clemmons, and Caleb Clemmons; and sisters, Rita (Charles) Mullen, Dorothy (Decd. William) Ivancic, Mary Ellen (Carl) Potenziani; and a host of nieces and nephews; and grand-pets. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; and his parents, John and Hermina Keintz Sr.
To share a memory of John or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on March 12, 1935, son of John and Hermina (Lukitsch) Keintz Sr. He was a graduate of St. Mary's Catholic High School in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. While attending high school, he worked alongside his father in Steel Mills. Shortly after working in the Mills, at the age of 22 years he decided to join the United States Army as a Radio Operator for 2 years. After the military, he began his lifelong career with United Airlines as a Ramp Agent for 35 years; finally retiring on December 31, 1996. On July 7, 1962, John married Alice Bauer in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania.
John enjoyed Polka music and dancing, playing the banjo and accordion, softball, golf, and going bowling. He loved cooking for his family and baking chocolate chip cookies to share with ALL. Finally, He was a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan!
John is survived by sons; Kurt (Jodee) Keintz and Eric (Lisa) Keintz; daughter, Gretchen (Raymond) Clemmons; grandchildren, Chanee Clemmons, Cree Clemmons, and Caleb Clemmons; and sisters, Rita (Charles) Mullen, Dorothy (Decd. William) Ivancic, Mary Ellen (Carl) Potenziani; and a host of nieces and nephews; and grand-pets. He is preceded in death by his wife, Alice; and his parents, John and Hermina Keintz Sr.
To share a memory of John or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
5:00 - 7:00 pm (Mountain time)
Newcomer - East Metro Chapel
Service
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Starts at 10:00 am (Mountain time)
Interment
FORT LOGAN NATIONAL CEMETERY/Thursday, October 14 @ 2:00 P.M.
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