Gerald H. Kehoe, 80, of Elkhorn, died unexpectedly Nov. 16, 2012 at Aurora Lakeland Medical Center in Elkhorn.
He was born June 1, 1932 in Elkhorn to the late Leon and Marion (Peck) Kehoe. He graduated from Elkhorn Area High School and then served in the U.S. Army. He was united in marriage to Marilyn June Fonda on Sept. 12, 1959 in Elkhorn. Marilyn died Aug. 22, 2011.
He was a heavy equipment operator for over 44 years with the Walworth County Highway Department retiring in 1993. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed watching football, especially the Green Bay Packers, and NASCAR racing especially Matt Kenseth.
He is survived by his three children, Mary Jo Kelly of Delavan, Tammi (Dan) Dusing of Elkhorn and Gary Kehoe of Kenosha; five grandchildren, Jeff (Erika) Stewart, Robert Stewart, Mathew Griffin, Holly Kehoe and Jacob Dusing.
He was further preceded in death by a brother, William Kehoe.
Services will be held at a later date, to be announced.
Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home in Elkhorn is assisting the family.
