{"id":48636,"date":"2025-07-30T11:50:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T15:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=48636"},"modified":"2025-07-30T11:50:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T15:50:29","slug":"calvin-fredrick-keokuk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/calvin-fredrick-keokuk\/","title":{"rendered":"Calvin Fredrick Keokuk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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FORT WAYNE, IN:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calvin Fredrick Keokuk<\/strong>, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away July 28, 2025, at Grey Stone Health and Rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calvin was born on February 25, 1942 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Martha (Fink) Bennett & John Keokuk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calvin was an active and spirited individual from a young age, enjoying ice skating, dancing, water skiing, and fishing\u2014passions he carried with him into adulthood. Attending Central High School in Fort Wayne, he was a dedicated member of both the track team and debate club. He worked for many years as a receiving clerk at BF Goodrich, where he was known for his strong work ethic. He was also the President of the Credit Union in Woodburn for 25 years. On October 19, 1974, he married the love of his life, Vicki (Cromley), and together they shared many joyful years. Calvin had a sharp sense of humor, loved playing cards, and looked forward to spending winters golfing and dancing in South Texas. A man of deep faith, he cherished his relationship with Christ and loved his family above all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He will be sadly missed by his wife, Vicki; children, Kurt Keokuk of Charles Town, WV, Keith (Colleen) Keokuk of Carmel, IN, & Corrie (Joseph) Collins of North Webster, IN; 6 grandchildren; & 1 great grandchild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calvin was preceded in death by his siblings, Leanne Louden & Larry Bennett.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service is Saturday, August 2nd at 1 PM with viewing from 11-12:45 at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church, 3497 CR 424, Antwerp, Ohio 45813.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He will be laid to rest in Maumee Cemetery, Antwerp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Memorials are to the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Mt Calvary Lutheran Church, Antwerp; St Paul Lutheran Church, Coldwater, MI; & Ascension Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fond memories may be shared at dooleyfuneralhome.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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