George Kees Jr., 85, died Wednesday, May 12, at his home. He was the owner of Kees Surgical Specialty Company in Wilder, an inventor and medical illustrator, former chairman of the Campbell County School Board for 14 years, a master mason for 60 years with Alexandria Masonic Lodge 152 F. A. & M., former chairman of Campbell County Industrial Board, former member of the board of directors for Provident Bank and a World War II Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Carleen Painter Kees; daughters, Linda Bowers of Cold Spring, Nancy Maggard of Menomonie, Wis., Sally Holbrook of Alexandria; son, George Kees III of Cold Spring stepdaughter, Yvette Wilson of Alexandria; , stepson, Jeffrey Ward of Fort Thomas; sister, Bess Turner of Cold Spring; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Alexandria Funeral Home. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Alexandria United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Alexandria Cemetery.
Memorials: Tri-State Parkinson's Wellness Chapter, 4 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 404, Cincinnati, OH 45246-3401.
Survivors include his wife, Carleen Painter Kees; daughters, Linda Bowers of Cold Spring, Nancy Maggard of Menomonie, Wis., Sally Holbrook of Alexandria; son, George Kees III of Cold Spring stepdaughter, Yvette Wilson of Alexandria; , stepson, Jeffrey Ward of Fort Thomas; sister, Bess Turner of Cold Spring; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and five stepgrandchildren.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, May 14, at Alexandria Funeral Home. Service will be 10 a.m. Saturday, May 15, at Alexandria United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Alexandria Cemetery.
Memorials: Tri-State Parkinson's Wellness Chapter, 4 Triangle Park Drive, Suite 404, Cincinnati, OH 45246-3401.
Oh, Carleen, He was such a dear and I really enjoyed him while I worked at the bank. Still remember your phone # from calling to remind him of the meetings, etc. You both were always so sweet. He will be missed but not forgotten.
ReplyDeleteBarbara (Tegtmeier)Burton
Carleen and Family:
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear of your loss in church today, I always enjoyed seeing your smiles as you attended and participated in our assemblies.
Oval Goad