Jesse Harold Keen

Jesse Harold Keen, 64, of Harrisburg, died May 4, 2012 at Community General Osteopathic Hospital, Harrisburg.
Born August 17, 1947 in Lancaster, he was a son of the late Harold M. and Alberta Herr Keen.
He was a graduate of Carlisle High School. Jesse was President of Keen Leasing and recently retired as Vice President of Keen Transport Company and was owner of Keen Motorsports, car #17. He was also a driving force in the formation of the Clean Air Board of Central Pa. Jesse was on the board of directors for Ameri Quest; past chairman for the United Way Campaign; and served on the board of the United Way. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association, a member of the Colonial Country Club and enjoyed Sprint car racing. He was a US Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam War.
Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Lorraine J. Keen of Harrisburg; one son, Shawn Timothy Keen (and wife, Brigid) of Newville; one daughter, Jennifer Keen Woodford of Enola; two grandsons, Kyle and Samuel; one brother, William Robert Keen of Carlisle; one sister, Elizabeth Ann Keen of Carlisle; One brother-in-law, Frank Yankle (and wife, Karen) of Canfield, OH; five nieces, Lindsey Ambrosia, Lorin Yankle, Landry Yankle, Kayla Lundy, and Amy Keen.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 10, 2012 at First United Presbyterian Church, 111 Big Spring Avenue, Newville with Pastor Vern Gauthier officiating. A viewing will be held from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at Hoffman-Roth Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 219 North Hanover Street, Carlisle. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United Way of Greater Carlisle Area, 145 South Hanover Street, Carlisle, PA 17013.
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