Joseph Edward Keefer

Joseph Edward Keefer “Ed”, 93, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was born on May 27, 1926 in Fort Wayne, to the late Mark A. and Marie (Stevens) Keefer. He served in the United States Army in the 126th Infantry during World War II. Ed was a printer and type setter for Fort Wayne Newspapers for 30 years retiring in 1987. He was a longtime member of the Fort Wayne typographical union, the last seven years of his employment he was the president of the union. Ed was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the American Legion Post #296. He was very passionate about telling stories, playing golf, and most of all his grandchildren. Ed is survived by his sons, Steven (Mary) and Kevin Keefer; daughters, Rebecca (Jerome) Henry, and Amy Keefer; daughter in-law, Amy Lou Keefer; twelve grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Barbara Williams; and sister in-law, Charlene Keefer. Also preceding him in passing is his wife of 67 years, Virginia (Colone) Keefer; son, Daniel J. Keefer; granddaughter, Maria T. Henry; brothers, Richard and Mark Keefer; and sister, Evelyn Barrett. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 22, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church 4500 Fairfield Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana (46807) with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2019 at the D.O. McComb and Sons funeral home 6301 Fairfield Ave. Fort Wayne, Indiana (46807) with a Rosary service beginning at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. John the Baptist Catholic School or Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana. Condolences may be left online at www.mccombandsons.com.