Wallace G. "Wally" Keen, 94, of Nazareth, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at St. Luke's Hospice House in Bethlehem. He was the loving husband of the late Miriam Kershner Keen, who passed in 2006. Born November 3, 1922, in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Wallace G. Keen, Sr. and Agnes Brier Keen.

Prior to his retirement, Wally drove truck for Easton Metal Powder Co. for 15 years. He formerly owned and operated Wally's Diner in Wind Gap and Wally's Restaurant in Nazareth. Wally was a proud veteran, having served in the US Army and being honorably discharged as a 2nd Lt. QMC. He was also a longstanding, civic minded member of the Nazareth Community. He was a Charter member and past Captain with a life membership of the Sons of the American Legion, a life member of 72 years and Past Commander of the American Legion Post 415 and Post 9, and a life member of 43 years of the Voiture Locale 697-40/8. He served as Grand Chef de Gare, and Sous Chef de Chemin de Fer (National Vice Commander in 1995); was the Editor of the 40/8 Loose Caboose newsletter; and was National Premier Voyageur of the Year in 2002. He was presented as Honorary Kentucky Colonel by the Governor of Kentucky, and inducted into the Keystone Boys Hall of Fame in 2005. He was also a charter member of the Lehigh Valley Quarter Midget Racing Club, a member of AMVETS Post 17, a life member of the East Lawn Fire Company and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 111, and a volunteer at Gracedale Nursing Home. He attended St. John's Lutheran Church in Nazareth.

Wally is survived by two sons, Daniel Keen and his wife Michele of Bethlehem, and Bruce Keen and his wife Judy of Easton, and a daughter Janet V. Getz and her husband Michael of Nazareth. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Claire Smith of East Lawn. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by a great-grandson.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, March 10, from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the Schmidt Funeral Home, 407 Belvidere Street, Nazareth, PA, 18064, where funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Frank Steiner officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.