1941-2024
Wayne Leroy Keesey, 83, of New Salem, KS passed away peacefully Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his home.
Wayne was born September 23, 941 in rural New Salem, KS the son of Glenn and Marie Ann (Schroder) Keesey. He attended Winfield High School and worked in the oil field and worked on oil rigs and for EBY Construction. Wayne was united in marriage to the love of his life, Pamela Jane Wagoner, on February 24, 1961 in Winfield. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed, camping, fishing, birdwatching, and bird hunting with his English Setters. Wayne loved spending time with his family and was known as the “Candy Man” because he loved to share sweet treats with them.
Survivors include his children Mike Keesey, Lisa Keesey Mitchell, and Gena Crow, daughter in law Cheryl Keesey, sisters Gladys Lockyear, Fay McCarter, and Phyllis Cramer, numerous grandchildren and extended family members. He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, son William Joseph Keesey, daughter in law Ramona Keesey, son in law Steven Mitchell, and brothers Glenn and Vern Lee Keesey.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, January 6th, 2025 at the New Salem Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the New Salem Community Building at Noon. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cowley County Humane Society, donations may be left in the care of the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Winfield.
