Arthur L. "Art" Keefe III

Arthur L. "Art" Keefe III, 71, passed away on January 29, 2025, in Lake Saint Louis, Missouri, surrounded by his loved ones. 

Born on August 29, 1953, in Corning, Iowa, Art graduated from Corning High School in 1971. He continued his education at Southwest Iowa Community College before embarking on a lifelong career as a salesman in the laundry and dry-cleaning supply industry. He valued the relationships he built with his customers and remained dedicated to his work throughout his life.

In 1979, Art, his wife Jan, and their three-month-old daughter Nicole moved from Saint Louis to Richmond, Missouri. There, they welcomed their son Joshua, who passed in infancy, and later their son Matthew. After 16 years in Richmond, they relocated to Lake Saint Louis in 1995.

Art is survived by Jan, his beloved wife of 47 and a half years; their daughter Nicole Moon (Charles) and grandson Noah, all of the home; their son Matthew Keefe and his girlfriend Becky of Saint Peters; siblings Maria Lund (Chuck), Nick Keefe (Sherry), and Joni Birdsall (Tim), all of Corning, Iowa; stepfather Louis Manly of Corning; and stepmother Beverly Keefe of Loveland, Colorado. His childhood best friend David Brokaw (Melody) of Corning remained a cherished companion throughout his life. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur L. Keefe Jr. and Helen (Keefe) Manly; infant son Joshua David Keefe; grandparents; and other beloved family members and friends.

 An avid outdoorsman, Art enjoyed hunting and fishing—especially alongside his best friend David Brokaw of Corning and Terry Galle of Richmond. He also had a passion for cooking and treasured time spent with family. Raised in the Catholic faith, he carried those values throughout his life.

His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. May he rest in peace. Cards may be sent to the Family.