Gladstone, MI
Keith Edward Burnell, age 89, passed away early Thursday morning, November 19, 2015, at his home in Gladstone.
Keith was born February 28, 1926, in Escanaba, the son of William and Tekla (Peterson) Burnell. He was raised in
Escanaba and was a 1944 graduate of Escanaba High
School. Immediately following high school, in June of
1944, Keith enlisted in the United States Navy, serving
until his honorable discharge in June of 1946.
Throughout his Naval enlistment, Keith was awarded medals of commendation which included the Victory Medal, American Area Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal and Occupation Medal. On September 8, 1947, Keith was united in marriage to the former Audrey Breault and together the couple made their home and raised their family throughout the world during Keith