Robert Joseph Keough

Robert Joseph Keough, 63 of Bloomington, passed away peacefully Wednesday November 6, 2013 at Richland Bean Blossom Health Care Center. Bobby was born in Bloomington, In, July 15, 1950 to Martha (Lanam) and John A. Keough of Bloomington, In. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1969. As a youth he was an active member of the Bloomington Boys Club participating in flag football and basketball programs. Enjoyed summers at the Third Street Park & Bryan Park swimming pools, playing Pony League baseball and the Saturday afternoon matinees at the Indiana, Princess and Harris Grand movie theatres. Lived his entire life at the Henderson and 2nd Street neighborhood where days were full of memories of whiffle ball at the vacant lot, after school basketball at Gobert's driveway and early evening kick the can at the IGA parking lot. Evenings were spent on the front porch listening to the radio greeting friends passing by. It was only a short walk to his favorite restaurant Café Pizzaria for camaraderie and fine dining. Life-long member of St. Charles Catholic Church where he attended elementary school was an altar boy and active with the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) in high school. Team manager for Bloomington High School 1968 Indiana State Football Champs. Long time Bloomington Little League baseball coach for the Pepsi team. Supported all local sport teams especially the Panthers and Hoosiers along with Bears and Colts. A passionate professional wrestling fan following Dick the Bruiser, Hulk Hogan and the Undertaker. Worked at RCA, First National Bank, Indiana University and was a long time usher at IU football and basketball games. Robert is survived by brothers Daniel (Anne C.) Keough of Dallas TX; John (Susan) Keough of Minneapolis, MN; Kevin (Trudy) Keough and Timothy (Lisa) Keough of Bloomington, IN. He loved all of his nieces and nephews, Daniel, Anne, Joseph, Erin, Margaret, George, John, Shannon, Sean and Kristin. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister in law Anne. Will also be sadly missed by many other friends with whom Bobby always appreciated and enjoyed. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association or the Bloomington Boys and Girls Club. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday November 11, 2013 at 11:00AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00AM until the time of the Mass at 11:00, also on Monday at St Charles. Allen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenfuneralhome.org.

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Robert Joseph Keough

July 15, 1950 - November 6, 2013