Harold Joseph Keena

Harold enlisted in the Navy on November 13, 1945, served at Annapolis, MD, and was honorably discharged on September 22, 1947. His desire for public service led him to a distinguished career in law enforcement, starting at Middleville Police, Barry County Undersheriff, then joining the Michigan State Police in 1954, TRS #36. Harold served at Jackson, Wayland, and Gladstone before retiring as a Sgt in Lansing at Emergency Services in 1976. He then served as Undersheriff at Eaton County Sheriff Department until 1982. He was recognized as Trooper of the Year receiving the Gerstacker Award in 1969 by the Michigan State Police for his dedication to the youth of Wayland. Harold was instrumental in organizing, coaching, and sponsoring Little League and Babe Ruth baseball, and Rocket football leagues in Wayland.

Harold was dedicated to his faith, family, friends, and community. He was known for his quiet demeanor, love of jokes, wit and humor, playing cards (usually winning), golf, and swimming.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters, and wife:

William Keena, Peggy (Keena) Martin, Mary (Keena) Benson-Slosser, Fred Keena, Kathleen (Keena)

Remeltz, Ernie Keena, Joanne (Keena) Reens and wife of 66 years, Dorothy (Roberts) Keena.

Harold is survived by his brothers: Fr. James Keena, Liguori, MO, and Thomas (Nadine) Keena, Grand Rapids, MI. Harold grew up in a large family and enjoyed all his many nieces and nephews.

Harold will be dearly missed by his children: Joseph (Janet), Indianapolis, IN, David (Colleen), San Diego, CA, Dennis (Karen) Winter Haven, FL, Denise (James) Barnes; grandchildren: Joe (Lisa) Keena, Jamie (Mark) Liston, Jonathan Keena, Daniel Keena, Jeff (Nicole) Keena, Lindsey (Zach) Pire, Allison (Andrew) Pulling and Thomas (Vi) Barnes; great-grandchildren: Addison, Austin, Trevor, Mark, Kayla, Addilynn, Anderson, Alexandra, and Amelia, along with three great-great grandchildren, and many close and wonderful friends throughout Michigan and Florida, especially Sally Advent.

Harold was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus with the various parishes he lived in Michigan, member of the American Legion, and South Kent Lodge of Fraternal Order of Police.

Harold and Dorothy were both able to fulfill their wish of anatomical donation. A funeral mass is scheduled for 11am, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Portland, MI, followed by a luncheon at the Wagon Wheel American Grill, Portland, MI.