John B. Keegan

He was born December 18, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to parents Wilbur Vincent and Ruth (Hickman) Keegan. John graduated from Kent State University with a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration. He was a longtime teacher and coach, starting his career at Garfield High School in Garrettsville, then Streetsboro High School, and later retiring from Ravenna High School in 2009. Mr. Keegan taught history, government and sociology. He was the Social Studies Department Head prior to retirement. "Coach Keegan" coached football, track, wrestling and basketball over the years. John worked as a seasonal worker every summer for Ravenna Parks and Recreation.

John was a devout Catholic and longtime member of Immaculate Conception Parish serving his faith as a Eucharistic Minister and Reader. John was also a talented guitarist and vocalist, who was a founding member of FOG. He was a longtime member of Ravenna Elks Lodge 1076 and American Legion Post 331. John enjoyed the outdoors, especially when golfing, fishing, or hunting. He was also a member of APCO hunting club and taught hunter safety classes.

On November 11, 1989, John married his beloved Leslee (Fullum). In addition to Leslee, John is survived by his children: Michael (Kasey) Keegan, Colleen (Matt Kuffel) Keegan, Patrick (Stephanie Bautista) Keegan, Kevin Keegan, Nicole (Ron) Alexander, Nathan Kelley, and Amber (Michael) Decker, as well as his grandchildren: Summer, Sadie, Connor, Noah, Ashton, Sloane, Marissa, Ravenna, Sophia, Rowan, Avery, Archie, and Ty, along with his brother Jerry (Carolyn) Keegan, his mother-in-law Daryle Fullum, and a host of nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jim Keegan, and his father-in-law Ernie Fullum.

John’s wishes for cremation are being honored. Friends and family will be received Friday, June 18, 2021, from 4:00 – 7:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, with an Elks Service following at 7:00 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend James Lang on Saturday at 11:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 409 W. Main St., Ravenna. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Raven Packs, PO Box 728, Ravenna, OH 44266.