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Dickie Keck Obituary

Dickie Ray Keck , 65, of Cortez, died 6/18/2017 at Southwest Memorial Hospital . Born 2/10/1952.

Arrangements are being made through Ertel Funeral Home. To send condolences or to view the full obituary, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.

A service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Empire Electric in the Calvin Denton Room. In lieu of flowers, contributions towards burial expenses can be made in Dick's name at the Dolores State Bank`.

Published by The Journal on Jun. 22, 2017.
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It was with deep sadness that I learned about Dick’s passing. Dick was my best friend when we were in Kemper elementary. I have shared many stories about Dick with my children. Dick & I spent many evenings after school playing catch into the late evenings. We also explored the swamp when we lived in the Cornett addition. And when I would spend the night at his house we stayed up until midnight to watch Tarzan, and had biscuits with coffee on them in the morning. And mostly, time just hanging around with each other. One of my favorite memories is when we were walking home from school one spring afternoon. We stopped by the American Legion to watch the carnies sit up the rides. One of the carnies asked us if we wanted a job. Said he would pay us 3 tickets a day to shine the brass on the merry-go round. We were about ten years old and at that time each ride cost one ticket. So of course we said yes. We shined the merry-go round brass after school every day that week and saved the tickets. The last day (Friday) the carnie gave us 4 tickets for doing such a good job. The next day Dick & I took all of the tickets we earned and went to the carnival. We had a great time. I think that was the 1st real job (one outside of our home that compensated us for our work) that Dick & I had. … Carnies. Dick was a great pal. And those who knew him were blessed.

Robert (Boyd) Hager

July 10, 2017

I am very sorry to find out about Dick's passing.

Dick & I were best friends when we were in Kemper elementary school. I have shared many wonderful memories about our friendship with my children. The many hours we spent playing catch late into the evenings, and exploring the swamp near where we lived in the Cornett addition. Spending nights at his house, staying up late to watch Tarzan. Then having biscuits with coffee on them for breakfast. And the time when we were in the 4th grade and worked at the carnival. On our way home from school one day we stopped by to watch the carnies set up the rides near the American Legion. One of them asked if we wanted a job shining the brass on the merry-go-round horses. Said he would pay us 3 tickets a day. That's when each ride cost 1 ticket. We worked each day for a week and saved all the tickets. Then we went to the carnival on Saturday and had a great time.

Dick was a great best friend.

Robert (Boyd) Hager

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July 7, 2017

Dick was a great guy and I have some amazing memories of him when I was younger. My condolences to his family.

Terry Dalaba Burke

July 1, 2017

So very sorry to hear of Dicks passing. We are in Illinois with a friend who suffers with the same illness as Dick had. Our thoughts and prayers to the family. May God Bless. Linley and Zada.

Linley Leonard

June 29, 2017

So sorry to hear about this. Knew Dick and Greg Lieghton from high school. Such good times to be remembered. Haven't seen him in a few years but will always remember him. God bless to the family

Kellie Roberts

June 28, 2017

Landis and toad so sorry for your loss our prayers are with you and your family tom myers family charlotte amber and warren

charlotte myers(williams)

June 24, 2017

Brenda and Landis, so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers for comfort and peace at this time.

Maxine & Howard Kirk

June 24, 2017

Landis and Family We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Rick and Murna

Murna Hinton

June 23, 2017

Brenda and family, know that I am thinking of you and will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you

SHIRLEY KING

June 23, 2017

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