Albert Keith Meneely, 72, of Marseilles, Ill., formerly of Independence, died Thursday, July 16, 1998, in Edward Hines Veterans Administration Hospital, Hines, Ill. Mr. Meneely was retired with 23 years of service with the Navy and also was an electrician at Mayport Naval Shipyards in Florida. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with five brothers at the same time. Mr. Meneely was a member of John Martin Steel Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6049 and Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 967. Surviving are a son, David Meneely of Marseilles, Ill.; a daughter, Patricia Conley of Coal City, Ill.; three brothers, Harold "Lefty" Meneely of Bethany, W.Va., Charles Meneely of San Bernardino, Calif., and Harry "Red" Meneely of Parkersburg, W.Va.; three sisters, Beulah Meneely of Wellsburg, W.Va., and Naomi Meneely and Majorie Kirschner, both of Washington; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Deceased are his wife, Maria Bergoetz Meneely, who died in 1988; and two brothers, Dwight "Bud" and Emmett "Shorty" Meneely. Services and interment were held Monday, July 20, at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were handled by Reasner Funeral Home, 1515 Charles Street, Wellsburg, W.Va. Copyright ©1998 Observer Publishing Co.Last updated Friday, July 24, 1998Albert Keith Meneely
Veteran of World War II served with five brothers
He was born December 13, 1925, in Independence, a son of Clarence and Wanetta Cooper Meneely.