Joseph Christopher Keen

Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Joseph Christopher Keen, age 83, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on Friday December 28, 2018 surrounded by family. Joseph was born May 4, 1935 and served 28 years between the Air Force and the Army, and 22 years in civil service for the Department of Defense.

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Adam and Lula May Keen; sister, Ima Rea; nephews, Timothy Chesney and Mike Keen; and niece, Krystal Clayton.

Joseph is survived by his wife of 60 years, Reni; daughters, Tammy (Perry) Sheldon, Tonya Lorenz; son, Torian (Jennifer) Keen; grandchildren, Amanda (Chris) Benck, Garrison Lorenz, Grant Sheldon, Kaleigh Lorenz, and Steel Keen; great-grandchildren, Carson and Lauren Benck; brothers, Lavon (Joyce) Keen, Jack Keen, and Ed Keen; and sister, Janice (Lin) Chesney.

Memorial contributions in Joseph's name can be made to the American Cancer Society and Disabled American Veterans.

A visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 from 6-8pm with a funeral service on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at 11:00am, both at Resthaven Mortuary.