Peter Franz Keim

Peter Franz Keim, of Kearney, Mo., passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the age of 59.

He was preceded in death by his father, Roland Keim.

He is survived by his wife, Julie; their sons, Kennan, Kallan and Conner; their grandchildren, Eli, Toby, Eloise and Simon; their daughter-in-laws, Hannah, Samantha and Kady; his mother, Virginia; and four brothers and three sisters.

Pete was born on November 22, 1961 in Monroe, Minn.  He grew up in Sault Ste Marie, Minn.  He married his college sweetheart Julie in 1983.  Pete then joined the Navy and was stationed in San Diego, Calif.  The family moved to Kearney in 1992 where they have lived ever since.

Pete worked as a radiology technician for 36 years and was thankful for the friendships of his co-workers.  He was an active member of the Church of the Annunciation and the Knights of Columbus.

Pete enjoyed working on his motorcycles, cars and projects around the house.  He especially enjoyed going on motorcycle rides with his family.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Fry-Bross & Spidle Funeral Home, Kearney, Mo. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Church of Annunciation, Kearney, with burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery.