Obituary
Ishpeming, MI
Warren A. Keto,- World War II Veteran, age 90, formerly of 258 Bluff St. Ishpeming, passed away Monday, March 19th, at Woodland Assisted Living, while under the loving care of his family and UP Home Health & Hospice.
Warren was born in National Mine, Michigan on August 21, 1921, a son of the late Fannie (Nuorala) and Gus Keto. He graduated from National Mine High School, class of 1940. He served in the U.S. Army as a S SGT in WW II. Warren's unit was the first unit to cross the Rhine River at the Bridge of Remagen and served in the Battle of the Bulge.
Warren worked 35 years for Cleveland Cliffs, starting as an underground mine and retired in 1983 as a shovel mechanic. He was a life member of the Ishpeming VFW. Warren enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping where he enjoyed socializing with anyone. His family will remember him as a wonderful caregiver to his wife, Eunice who he cared for, for 14 years.
Warren is survived by a daughter, Nancy (James) Harmala, of Ishpeming, two sons David (Debbie) Keto, of Republic; Robert (Anita) Keto, of Republic, 5 grandchildren: Robyn (Cory) Stille of Ishpeming, Chris (Brian) Honkala of McHenry, IL, Diana (Scott) Belanger of Ishpeming, Duane (Chris) Keto of Janesville, WI and Amy (Kirk) Williams of Davidson, MI, 8 great grandchildren: Emma, Raija, Mollie, Dylan, Abbie, Chelsea, Elizabeth and Lindsay, a brother Roland (Marion) Keto of Ishpeming, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Warren was preceded in death by his wife Eunice, 2 brother and 7 sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held 5:00PM on Friday, March 23rd, at Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. David Johnson officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Friday from 3:00pm until the time of service at 5:00pm.
Military Honors will be conducted by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 380.
The family would like to express our sincere thanks to the staff at Woodland Assisted Living for their kind and loving care.
Warren's obituary may be viewed at www.bjorkandzhulkie.com where his guest book may be signed.
The Badge of Glory
Of all the medals upon our chests,
from battles and wars we knew,
the one admired as the very best,
is the one of infantry blue.
It's only a rifle upon a wreath,
so why should it mean so much?
It is what it took to earn it,
that gives it that magic touch.
To earn this special accolade,
you faced the enemy's fire.
Whether you survived or not,
God dialed that one desire.
For those of us who served the cause,
and brought this nation glory,
it's the Combat Infantryman's Badge
that tells the story.
Warren A. Keto,- World War II Veteran, age 90, formerly of 258 Bluff St. Ishpeming, passed away Monday, March 19th, at Woodland Assisted Living, while under the loving care of his family and UP Home Health & Hospice.
Warren was born in National Mine, Michigan on August 21, 1921, a son of the late Fannie (Nuorala) and Gus Keto. He graduated from National Mine High School, class of 1940. He served in the U.S. Army as a S SGT in WW II. Warren's unit was the first unit to cross the Rhine River at the Bridge of Remagen and served in the Battle of the Bulge.
Warren worked 35 years for Cleveland Cliffs, starting as an underground mine and retired in 1983 as a shovel mechanic. He was a life member of the Ishpeming VFW. Warren enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping where he enjoyed socializing with anyone. His family will remember him as a wonderful caregiver to his wife, Eunice who he cared for, for 14 years.
Warren is survived by a daughter, Nancy (James) Harmala, of Ishpeming, two sons David (Debbie) Keto, of Republic; Robert (Anita) Keto, of Republic, 5 grandchildren: Robyn (Cory) Stille of Ishpeming, Chris (Brian) Honkala of McHenry, IL, Diana (Scott) Belanger of Ishpeming, Duane (Chris) Keto of Janesville, WI and Amy (Kirk) Williams of Davidson, MI, 8 great grandchildren: Emma, Raija, Mollie, Dylan, Abbie, Chelsea, Elizabeth and Lindsay, a brother Roland (Marion) Keto of Ishpeming, along with numerous nieces and nephews. Warren was preceded in death by his wife Eunice, 2 brother and 7 sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held 5:00PM on Friday, March 23rd, at Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. David Johnson officiating. The family will greet relatives and friends at the church on Friday from 3:00pm until the time of service at 5:00pm.
Military Honors will be conducted by the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 380.
The family would like to express our sincere thanks to the staff at Woodland Assisted Living for their kind and loving care.
Warren's obituary may be viewed at www.bjorkandzhulkie.com where his guest book may be signed.
The Badge of Glory
Of all the medals upon our chests,
from battles and wars we knew,
the one admired as the very best,
is the one of infantry blue.
It's only a rifle upon a wreath,
so why should it mean so much?
It is what it took to earn it,
that gives it that magic touch.
To earn this special accolade,
you faced the enemy's fire.
Whether you survived or not,
God dialed that one desire.
For those of us who served the cause,
and brought this nation glory,
it's the Combat Infantryman's Badge
that tells the story.
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