Keith Joens, son of Lyle J. and Donna (Sander) Joens, was inducted into the Air Force on May 22, 1972.
During the time of his grandfather William's death in 1983 he was serving in Harbor City, California, and during his grandfather Roy's death in 1988 and grandmother Elna's death in 1989, he was serving in Greece.
During his grandmother Leona's death in 1993, Keith was serving at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio.
He served as a Hospital Administrator and his last assignment was at the Pentagon.
Lieutenant Colonel Joens was discharged on April 1, 1997.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Keith Lyle Joens on April 25, 2018, in Ashburn, Virginia, after battling a short illness. He was a devout Christian and has gone home to heaven and the glory of God.

Keith served 25 years in the United States Air Force, retiring in 1997 as a Lieutenant Colonel. He served in hospital administration and in the medical inspector general office. After his military service, Keith served in many consulting roles before finally retiring full time in 2014.

Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 22 years, Anna; his children: Carrie Joens of Valdosta, Georgia; Chris (Jing) Joens of Fort Worth, Texas, Arthur (Amber) Green of Roanoke, Virginia; Richard (Joanna) Green of Brambleton, Virginia; David (Therese) Green of Ashburn, Virginia; and Daniel (Erin) Green of Purcellville, Virginia; and his dog, Sammy.

Keith will also be fondly remembered by his father, Lyle Joens of Audubon, Iowa, and sister, Kathleen (Frank Whobrey) Carlton of Schereville, Indiana. Keith will also be forever remembered by his 19 grandchildren, extended family and dear friends.

Keith was preceded in death by his mother, Donna in March of 2003. A funeral service in memory of Keith will be held on Tuesday, May 1st, 2018, at 11am at the National Funeral Home at 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Virginia. Burial service will immediately follow in the National Memorial Park Cemetery at the same location.