Jackie Lee “Buck” Keener, 78 of Russell, Kansas died Thursday, October 17, 2013 at the Hays Medical Center.

He was born November 9, 1934 to Louise and Nathan (Hotshot) Keener in Russell, Kansas.
He was preceded in death by both his parents and a sister, Jeannete Staley.

He is survived by a sister, Mary Lou Morgenstern of Russell, and his five children, Becky Luebbers of Hoisington, Johnny Keener of Hutchinson, Chuck Bean of Russell, Amy Raybern of Seward and Robert Bean of Great Bend as well as 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

A graveside service to honor Buck's life will be held at 10 AM on Saturday, October 26, 2013, St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Russell, Kansas.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is assisting the family with the graveside services.