Keith voluntarily entered the Navy November 1950. Serving through the remaining Korean War and was honorably discharged in September 1954.
He then attended and completed the junior executive course at Hamilton Business College in Mason City, Iowa.
On August 11, 1957 He married Ruth Lois Neel in Clear Lake, Iowa.
They had 4 beautiful daughters. Ruth passed away March 23, 1968.
On May 15, 1988; Keith married Marjorie Marie (Galbraith) Emerson. She passed away June 10, 2025.
Keith was a devoted son, husband and father.
Preceding him in death was his parents, sisters, and one niece.
Surviving are his 4 daughters, 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 9 nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on December 29, 2025, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm at Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home, located at 3825 Airport Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, US.
The funeral service will follow on December 29, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at the same location.
A committal service is scheduled for January 2, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 12:30 pm at Memorial Gardens Cemetery & Funeral Home.
