Howard J. "Gus" Keefer's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2026 in Clinton, Iowa

Howard J. "Gus" Keefer

February 16, 2026

Clinton, Iowa

Howard J. "Gus" Keefer's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2026 in Clinton, Iowa

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Howard J. "Gus" Keefer

February 16, 2026

Clinton, Iowa

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Howard J. Keefer Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Howard J. Keefer of Clinton, Iowa, who passed away on February 16, 2026, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Howard J. Keefer to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Jack Hollis and Nellie May Keefer (Lingle); his siblings, Jack Keefer, Virginia Pray, Kay Hagen and Gilbert Goldensoph; and his grandson Chad Hayes.

He is survived by: his wife Marcia Keefer of Clinton; his children, Anita Hayes (Joseph) of Clinton and David Keefer (Peggy) of Clinton; his grandchildren, Audrey Cram (Brett), Nina Barker (David), Kallyn, Emersyn and Griffen Keefer; his great grandchildren, Oliver Cram, Amelia Cram and Levi Barker (Abi); and his great great grandchildren, Ashton and Lincoln Barker. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: The Jerry O'Leary Scholarship Fund or Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory



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Snell-Zornig Funeral Home & Crematory
302 3rd Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732

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302 3rd Ave S, Clinton, IA 52732

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