STERLING RUSSELL “BUD” KEESE, age 91 years of Whiteford, MD, died on Monday, August 4, 2014 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air, MD. He was the husband of Willene (Johnson) Keese,

Born on January 28, 1923 in Whiteford, he was a son of the late Harry and Mabel (Rodgers) Keese and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII having served in New Guinea. Bud had worked as a welder for over 30 years at Aberdeen Proving Ground. He was a member of Emory United Methodist Church and of Esdraelon Lodge #176 A. F. & A. M of Cardiff, MD. Bud enjoyed playing cards, working in his yard and was an avid Oriole Baseball Fan.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by:
A daughter, Linda Schauer of Whiteford, MD

Two grandchildren and three great grandchildren

Numerous loving nieces and nephews.

Visitation with his family will be held on Friday, August 15, 2014 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Harkins Funeral Home, 600 Main Street, Delta, PA. There will not be any public inurnment services.

His family would appreciate memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060