Desmond Thomas Keogh

Keogh, Desmond Age 89 of Bloomington passed away peacefully at home January 3, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents William and Kathleen. Survived by his beloved wife Patricia of 65 years, his brother Liam (Marie), sisters-in-law Marie, Sheila and Claire, along with many nieces and nephews in Ireland; his children Sheila (James) DuTremaine, Gavin (Janet), Alva (Mark) Swenson, Mary (Irma), Brian, and his grandchildren Angela, James, Sean, Desmond, Timothy, Lily, Tracy, Mitchell, Amanda, Peter, Katie, Larry and Zofia. He and Patricia were born and raised in Dublin, Ireland. Soon after their wedding in 1958, they emigrated to the United States on the Britannic at 24 years old, leaving everything behind, including all of their family. They came in search of opportunity and a better future. Desmond was drafted to the army 6 months later and they started their new lives at Ft. Leonardwood, MO. He received Biomedical Training and worked for a time in hospital laboratories, but his passion was to work in sales. He soon found employment in sales with Ohmeda (formerly Ohio Medical Products), and after 14 years of sales and management, decided with Patricia to embark on running their own business of medical equipment and supplies to hospitals in 1975; it continued for the next 40 years and became a well-known and respected company in the local and national medical communities for the sales and service of anesthesia equipment and supplies to hospitals. Their commitment to cutting edge technology and superior customer service brought them through the advances in product safety and standards. Desmond also aspired to get his pilot's license and did so during this time, even acquiring an airplane for both business and pleasure. One of his jokes about skydiving was, "why would you jump out of a perfectly good airplane?" Desmond loved God and his family, first and foremost. Apart from the business he gave time to the church, coaching his kids' sports and attending grandchildren's games for many years. He had a love for soccer growing up playing himself, supporting our Minnesota teams, and eventually including Premier League Soccer as part of every weekend. Memorials are preferred to Sharing & Caring Hands or St. Edward's Catholic Church in Bloomington. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, February 3, 11 AM at St. Edward's Catholic Church, 9401 Nesbitt Ave. S., Bloomington. Visitation 1 hour prior to Mass at the church. Washburn-McReavy.com Werness Brothers 952-884-8145

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Desmond Thomas Keogh

June 18, 1933 - January 3, 2023

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Desmond Thomas Keogh

June 18, 1933 - January 3, 2023

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