Raymond T. Keaveny, age 97 of East Grand Forks, MN passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, ND.

Raymond Keaveny was born September 2, 1926 in Hannah, ND, the son of Peter and Rosa (Johnson) Keaveny.  Following high school, he was drafted and served his country during WW II.  He married Iona Bouey in November of 1949 in Fargo, ND.  They moved to California where he worked for United Airlines and then for a milk distributor. They moved back to Hannah in 1966 to own and operate the local grocery store, café and various bars in the area. Ray moved to the Grand Forks area in the late 1990s.

He is survived by his children, Pete Keaveny of Langdon, ND, Mike (Holly) Keaveny of Minot, ND, Cindy Keaveny of Grand Forks, Pat (Sheri) Keaveny of Bismarck, ND and Cathy (Bob) Vold of Minnetrista, MN, nine grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his wife, parents, and siblings, Charles, James, Percy, Mary, Leonard, Bernie, Joseph, Rose, Clarence, and Eileen.

Memorial Services: 11:00 AM, Monday, January 15, 2023 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church 200 3rd St. NW, East Grand Forks, MN, 56721.

Visitation:  1 hour before services at the church.

Interment:  Hannah City Cemetery at a later time