Thomas E. Keena

JANESVILLE---Thomas E. Keena, age 36, of Janesville, died unexpectedly Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his home. He was born in Janesville on May 20, 1975, the son of Patrick and Bonnie (Georgeson) Keena and had attended Janesville Parker High School. Tom married Brooke Roettger on April 6, 2009, in Janesville. He was employed for 17 years at Rath Manufacturing until his health prevented him from continuing. Tom loved spending time up north outdoors, hunting, fishing and playing hockey. He was known as Slapshot to many from all of his years playing hockey in high school, rec leagues and in the winter at Traxler Park. He is survived by his wife, Brooke; daughter, Kylie Keena of Philadelphia, PA, stepdaughter, Jasmine Kanarowski of Janesville; his father, Patrick (Carol Babcock) Keena of Wisconsin Dells; 2 brothers, Jeff (Sally) Keena of Janesville, and Tony Keena of Orlando, FL; his girlfriend, Danielle Amundson and her children: Kenneth, Austin, Joseph, Brock and Brett; 2 nephews, Cory and Zach; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his mother; grandparents; special cousin, Chad Higgs; as well as many aunts, uncles and other cousins. Funeral services with a sharing of memories will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012, at the SCHNEIDER APFEL SCHNEIDER & SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME and CREMATORY with Rev. James Melvin officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Sunday at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at 3:00 p.m. Graveside services will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family has asked that memorial donations be made to an educational fund for Kylie that will be set up at Blackhawk Community Credit Union. There was a time when you were a kid, you ran around and played. You sat on mom's lap and watched TV all day. But then the time came, when you needed to be raised. The time that came, when you said no more fun and games. You had to go to school, and still thought there were no rules. But then you had a child, and sat back for a while. Her name is Kylie Keena, and loves you very much. And just like everyone else, she wishes you the best of luck. Your mom has been waiting, but not a long time, for you to get up there, and say no more goodbyes. You raised your big girl, the best that you could. And now God knows, he did very good. God took you away, so you could suffer no pain. But everyone that loves you, will every day. Go in peace Dad, you will be dearly missed! Love, Kylie