Raymond Dean Keener, 90, of Wellington, died Friday, August 2, 2024 at home. Born on June 14, 1934 in Albian, OH, he was the son of the late Harlan and Nedra (nee Arnt) Keener. Dean grew up in the Sullivan area and was a graduate of Sullivan High School. Following graduation, he joined and proudly served in the United States Army.

Dean worked as a lineman and then as a meter tech for Lorain Median Rural Electric. He was a member of the American Legion Post 8 and was a past president of the Wellington Eagles Arie #2051. Dean was skilled at fixing things and enjoyed restoring mowers, reupholstering furniture and wood working. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, taking fishing trips to Canada, and traveling in his RV. Dean liked to play golf and bowling in his younger years.

Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Linda (nee Ison); children, Cindy Young, of Shelby, Ken (Beth) Keener, of Ashland, Denney Dawson, of Ashland; step children, Angela (Daniel) Phillips, of Wakeman, Dewayne "Frank" (Chong) Christian, of GA, and Debbie Christian, of Cleveland; 14 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild; siblings, Gary Keener and Joyce Rouse. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, Harlan Keener and Nedra Luce and a brother Alvin Keener.

Friends and family will be received on Friday August 9, from 11 a.m. until the time of services beginning at 2 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 South Main St, Wellington. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with Military honors. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.