MOHAWK - Ronald A. Keno, age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021. Born on August 17, 1930. A lifelong area resident of Mohawk. He was educated in Mohawk and attended Syracuse University, graduating with Bachelors Degree in Art.
In 1952 he married the former Norma Sweet of Herkimer, with whom he had a loving devoted union of 49 years until her passing in Feburary 2001.
Dad was always in motion. He was a beloved High School Art Teacher in Herkimer for over 30 years. During the summer he was a proud Union Iron Worker.
Ronald and Norma were also year round Antique Dealers and known for their Estate and House Sales. Ron was a car guy at heart.
He bought, restored, and drove many Marques from England, Italy and the USA. His three sons were fortunate to be able to drive a Jaguar to high school and college. Thank you Dad!
He was a charter member #67 of the Auburn, Cord, Duesenberg Club started in the mid 1950's. He will always be remembered for his storytelling, his big happy personality, and his love of objects.
Surviving are his best friend Dorothy Butler and their dog Annie, his three sons, Mitchell (Kristin), Leslie (Emily), Leigh (Jasmin) and four grandchildren Lisa, Ashley, Brandon and Schuyler.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday at 9:30 am in Fenner Funeral Home, Inc, 115 Court Street, Herkimer Calling hours in the funeral home will be on Friday June 25th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m .
In lieu of flowers please consider the Norma Keno Animals in Crisis Fund at the Herkimer County Humane Society or Hospice and Palliative Care . Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Calling Hours
Friday, June 25, 2021
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fenner Funeral Home Inc.
115 Court St.
Herkimer, New York 13350
Funeral Service
Saturday, June 26, 2021
9:30 AM
Fenner Funeral Home Inc.
115 Court St.
Herkimer, New York 13350