Keith R. Odem

Memorial services for Keith R. Odem, 84, of Davenport will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2009 at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Davenport. Per his request, Mr. Odem’s body has been donated to University of Iowa Hospital for medical research and education. Mr. Odem passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2009 at the Ridgecrest Health Care facility in Davenport. Cunnick-Collins Mortuary and Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements. Keith Robert Odem was born on January 18, 1925 in Chicago, IL, the son of Jesse and Pearl (Hummel) Odem. He married Katherine Olsen on May 2, 1953 in Davenport, IA. Mr. Odem worked in the warehouse and as a truck driver for Farm House Foods and Consolidated Foods. He loved woodworking and to be outdoors, whether it be camping or fishing. He was a member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, a former member of the Davenport Breakfast Lions, Teamsters #371, and also served as Cub master and Scout master for the Boy Scouts. Mr. Odem is survived by his Wife: Katherine of Davenport; two Daughters: Jane (John) Rice and Susan Odem both of Des Moines, IA; a Son: Randall “Randy” (Kathy) Odem of Town & Country, MO; a Sister: Ruth (George) Holmes of Bettendorf, IA; 7 Grandchildren: Jocelyn, Marianne, Andrea, Jesse, Nicholas, Brian, and Matthew; 4 Great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Marjorie, and a brother-in-law, Marion Olsen.