In Memory Of
Keene I. Daiss
1921
2017
Keene I. Daiss
September 23, 1921 — December 18, 2017
Keene Irwin Daiss , 96, of Arvada, passed away December 18, 2017.
He was born September 23, 1921 in Grant, Nebraska, the son of Jacob and Millie (Altonensee) Daiss.
On January 18, 1942, he married Jean Jelniker.
Keene honorably served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945 as a Technical Sergeant.
After his discharge from the Army, Keene enjoyed working for 46 years with the Burlington Northern Railroad as a Machinist. He retired in 1982.
He was a long time Mason, Shriner, and member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Keene loved to volunteer with committees, whether it was in his church or at his credit union. He loved to travel with his wife Jean and his family in their RV. He loved gardening and was an avid Broncos and Rockies fan, especially Troy Tulowitzki. He served as an usher at the Broncos games for many years. He was a driver for the Red Cross. He was a people-person and never knew a stranger.
Keene is survived by Son, Douglas K. (Jerry Ann) Daiss; three daughters, Dr. Pamela (Douglas) Daiss-Sitzmann, Barbara (Mitchell) Powell and Debra Morris; three grandchildren, Bruce Paschall, Brent Paschall and Daniel (Amy) Daiss; two great-grandchildren, Ariella Daiss and Joey Daiss; nephew, Daryl and niece, Gloria.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Jean J. Daiss; Father, Jacob Daiss; Mother, Millie Daiss and Brother, Alton Brouse.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City, 1275 E. Fairfax Rd. Salt Lake City, UT 84103.
To share a memory of Keene or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
He was born September 23, 1921 in Grant, Nebraska, the son of Jacob and Millie (Altonensee) Daiss.
On January 18, 1942, he married Jean Jelniker.
Keene honorably served in the US Army Air Corps during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945 as a Technical Sergeant.
After his discharge from the Army, Keene enjoyed working for 46 years with the Burlington Northern Railroad as a Machinist. He retired in 1982.
He was a long time Mason, Shriner, and member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Keene loved to volunteer with committees, whether it was in his church or at his credit union. He loved to travel with his wife Jean and his family in their RV. He loved gardening and was an avid Broncos and Rockies fan, especially Troy Tulowitzki. He served as an usher at the Broncos games for many years. He was a driver for the Red Cross. He was a people-person and never knew a stranger.
Keene is survived by Son, Douglas K. (Jerry Ann) Daiss; three daughters, Dr. Pamela (Douglas) Daiss-Sitzmann, Barbara (Mitchell) Powell and Debra Morris; three grandchildren, Bruce Paschall, Brent Paschall and Daniel (Amy) Daiss; two great-grandchildren, Ariella Daiss and Joey Daiss; nephew, Daryl and niece, Gloria.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Jean J. Daiss; Father, Jacob Daiss; Mother, Millie Daiss and Brother, Alton Brouse.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Salt Lake City, 1275 E. Fairfax Rd. Salt Lake City, UT 84103.
To share a memory of Keene or leave a special condolence message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.
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