John Burgess "Bud" Keal, age 89, of Richmond, died Monday afternoon (January 3, 2005) at Golden Rule - Beverly Healthcare. He was born in Connersville on March 2 1915 to Charles and Mary Lou McRoberts Keal and had lived in the Richmond area most of his life. He was a US Army veteran of World War II where he served in India and Burma. He has worked at Rex Manufacturing, Alcoa and as a bartender. He had also been employed by Miller Milkhouses. He was a member of VFW Post 1108, the 40 & 8, and American Legion Post 315 where he served as Commander in 1963, 1964 and 1966.
Survivors include - Sister - Velma Louise Bageaut of Avon Park. Florida
Sister-in-law - Catherine Keal of Connersville
Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Nephews including his caregivers: nephew Bill Crute and great niece Diana Gianfagna and Dick Gianfagna.
In addition to his parents, two brothers, Joe Keal and Charles Keal, Jr. and two sisters, Nan Martin and Audrey Barringer are also deceased.
Graveside services and burial will be in Dale Cemetery in Connersville at 1:00 pm on Saturday (January 8, 2005). Rev. Jim Miller will officiate. Friends may call at Riggle -Waltermann Mortuary (Richmond) on Saturday (January 8, 2005) from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayne County Veterans Council, 32 South 11th Street, Richmond, IN 47374. www.riggle-waltermann.com