Shawn Kegley, 55

Michael Shawn Kegley was born August 22, 1968 to Donna and Jack Kegley. He attended and graduated from Ainsworth Community Schools, where he was an avid athlete and talented football player.

Growing up, he spent much of his time with his Grandma Molly and Grandpa Derald, with whom he became very close. Shawn’s beloved Grandpa Derald took him under his wing and passed along important skills and life lessons to make Shawn into the man he was.

At age 24, he moved to Missouri to marry Lea Brown and start a family. Together they had their first child, Gracie, in 1995, shortly followed by Abbey in 1996. In 2019, Shawn became a grandfather for the first time and went on to have a total of three grandkids. He was overjoyed and looked forward to instilling his wisdom in his grandchildren as his grandpa had done for him.

Shawn was an adventurer who loved the water. He was passionate about his hobbies which included travel, boating, and SCUBA diving. He had a strong love of music, particularly classic rock, and his favorite artist was John Lennon. He was always happiest when sharing those passions with his friends and family.

Shawn will always be remembered for his sense of humor and his loyalty to his friends and family. We could not have asked for a better son, grandson, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.

Shawn was preceded in death by his grandpa, Derald. He is survived by his grandma Molly; his mother, Donna; his sister, Paula; his three nephews, Malachi, Peter, and Eli; his two daughters, Abbey and Gracie; and his three grandchildren, Malcolm, Silvia, and Murphy.

Shawn passed away at Brown County Hospital in Ainsworth, NE on October 6, 2023. Memorial services were held on Friday, October 13, 2023 at the United Methodist Church in Ainsworth. Holmes Funeral Home of Valentine was entrusted with the arrangements. Online guestbook at www.HolmesFH.com.