Merlyn "Mert" Keefer's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2026 in Columbus, Nebraska

Merlyn "Mert" Keefer

January 1, 2026

Columbus, Nebraska

Merlyn "Mert" Keefer's obituary , Passed away on January 1, 2026 in Columbus, Nebraska

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McKown Funeral Home Inc

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Merlyn "Mert" Keefer

January 1, 2026

Columbus, Nebraska

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Merlyn Keefer Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on January 1, 2026, Merlyn Keefer (Columbus, Nebraska) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Merlyn shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Merlyn farewell, his loved ones carry with them the precious gift of his memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Herman Keefer and Anna Keefer (Kaipust); and his brothers, Dwayne, Richard and Herman Jr..

He is survived by: his wife Janet Keefer; and his nieces and nephews, Janelle Lutjens (Terry) and Kelly Spenceri (Scott).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McKown Funeral Home Inc



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Jan 05

Visitation

St. Isidore Catholic Church
3921 20th St, Columbus, NE 68601

Mon

Jan 05

Vigil service

St. Isidore Catholic Church
3921 20th St, Columbus, NE 68601

Tue

Jan 06

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Isidore Catholic Church
3921 20th St, Columbus, NE 68601

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