Kenley L. Keisel

Centerfield, Utah - Our kind and beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Kenley Lou Keisel, age 69, of Centerfield, died July 12, 2013, in Gunnison, Utah, surrounded by his loving wife and children. He fought a brave and valiant battle with health problems over the past few years. Kenley was born July 14, 1943 in Manti, Utah, a son and one of 16 children, born to Kenneth Lamar and Devona Anderson Keisel. He graduated from Manti High School, Class of 1962. He married Dorothy Fjeldsted, August 14, 1966 in Ely, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized in the Provo LDS Temple, June 18, 1982. Kenley worked as a carpenter in construction for many years. He loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting, camping and riding his 4-wheeler with his wife. He enjoyed working in his garden and taking care of his yard. He loved playing, coaching and watching his kids and grandkids in any sports, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his devoted wife, Dorothy of Centerfield; his children: Cindy Hill, Shelle and Mark Christiansen, Nan Larson, Nickie and Robbie Anderson, Kassie and Jason Allen, all of Centerfield; Danna and Erick Maloney, Clint and Kristin Keisel, all of Gunnison; Amanda and Dirk King of Fayette; 21 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers: Verna Bown of Centerfield; LaVon and Jim Hogan of Taylorsville; Dixie and LaMar James, Buddy and Dana Keisel, all of Manti; Rosie and Wally Ballow of Levan, Dee and Jeanine Keisel of Salina; Timmy and Leslie Keisel of Moroni. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters: Kenneth Keisel, Lewis Keisel, Verl Keisel, Donna Scott, Doris Brewer, Kenna Simpson, Beth Christensen and Devona Keisel. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 12 Noon in the Centerfield 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, where friends may call for viewing Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 P.M. or Thursday morning from 10:00 to 11:30 prior to the services. Burial will be in the Centerfield City Cemetery under the care of the Springer Turner Funeral Home of Richfield and Salina, Utah.