Mark D. Keefe, 67, of Chatfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, December 11, 2022.
Mark David Keefe was born October 15, 1955, in Rochester to Clement and Pauline (Follensbee) Keefe. He grew up in rural Chatfield on the family farm, and worked with his dad. He graduated from Chatfield High School in 1973. After graduation, he continued to work with his dad for many years, until his dad’s passing in 2010. Mark enjoyed following the local sports along with the Vikings and Twins, with his best friend, his dog Clint. In his earlier years he enjoyed boating and motorcycling.
Mark is survived by his mother Pauline of Chatfield, four sisters: Janet (Terry) Bestor of Chatfield, Cathy (Dan) Fieck of Rochester, Carol (Jerry) Burgr of Stewartville, and Maureen LaPlante of Chatfield; three brothers: Jim (Sharon) Keefe of Maple Plain, Matt Keefe of Dover, and Mike (Chris) Keefe of Kasson.
He is preceded in death by his father Clement, paternal grandparents Jay and Lizzie Keefe, maternal grandparents Charles and Virginia Follensbee, nephew Ryan Keefe, brother-in-law Jerry LaPlante, and sister-in-law Helen Keefe.
Funeral Mass for Mark will be 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Chatfield, with Father McGrath officiating. Visitation will be from 9-11 a.m. before the service at the church. Burial will be at Calvary Cemetery in Chatfield following the service.
Riley Funeral Home is assisting the Keefe family with arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at rileyfuneralhomes.com
Rhonda Longfeather Osborne says
Mark, sorry for your passing and hopefully yours will read my simple text message. I lived on your farm for few years thanks to my dear friend Jerry Ricktor. I still live age 70 in my home and property in Bainbridge, N.Y. since 07/23/2001. I am now a post op single transgender women age 70 living alone like a hermit. I miss working on my old job at Lakeside Foods, Plainview, Minnesota.
Rhonda Longfeather Osborne says
I loved you Mark Keefe and all your family. Your Mother made really good Christian cookies. I will hopefully see you and yours in the Spirit world someday soon. Loved your 🐐 goats and Hostean cow,s come bossierw8thh
Your house was a haven of rest for the weary. Thank you and yours for opening your house for the homeless like me. I love ❤️ you and yours even though God has called you home. My tiers are with you and will never forget your kindness and love. Peace ✌️ brother and may God be with you and yours forever.