William Edward “Willie” Keehner Sr., a longtime resident of Babylon, Long Island, NY before relocating to Fairless Hills, PA in 1980, passed away on October 2, 2026, at Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia Pa.
He was born in Green Point, NY and was raised in Brooklyn, NY. After attending high school, William proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he served with the 771st Ordnance Battalion and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and National Defense Service Medal. Following his military service, he began a longtime career with American Can Company.
His faith and community were important to him as he was a practicing member of the Knights of Columbus and served proudly. He will be remembered especially for his strong work ethic, honesty, compassion, faith, and kind heart. Willie was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed the game throughout his life.
William shared 65 loving years of marriage with his beloved wife, Marie, before her passing in 2019. Together, they built a life centered around family and filled with countless cherished memories. William is now reunited with Marie Keehner (nee Adelmann); his daughter, Laura Keehner, who tragically passed away in 1966 at the age of 4; and his parents, Frederick Keehner and Mary Keehner (nee School).
William is survived by his children: Donna Keehner Nowak (Scott), Lisa Keehner (Donna Steckley), and William Edward Keehner Jr.; and his grandchildren: Timothy Scott Nowak, Mackenzie Leigh Nowak, and Dani Marie Keehner-Steckley.
A viewing for Willie will be held on Monday, October 12, 2026 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, 2200 Trenton Rd, Levittown,PA 19056. His Funeral Mass will take place on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:30am at Saint Frances Cabrini, 325 S Oxford Valley Rd, Fairless Hills, PA 19030. Following Mass, William will be laid to rest with Full Military Honors at Long Island National Cemetery, 2040 Wellwood Ave, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
William’s memory will be cherished by his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and treasured memories that will continue to live on in the hearts of those he loved.
