DARST, Keith E. 1936-2019

DARST, MCGREW, GATES

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 5/27/2019 at 18:26:42

Keith E. Darst

May 16, 1936 - May 20, 2019

CEDAR FALLS, IOWA – Keith E. Darst, 83, of Cedar Falls died Monday, May 20, 2019 at Pinnacle Specialty Care.

He was born May 16, 1936 in Harris Township, Illinois, son of William Franklin and Minnie Marie (McGrew) Darst. He married Sharon Kay Gates on June 5, 1961 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

He served in the U.S. Army, and was an independent carpet installer for years, prior to owning and operating Big D Distributing. He was a life member of the Cedar Falls AMVETS Post #49 and member of Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Survived by his wife; a son, Kenneth (Sharilyn) Darst of Cedar Falls; a daughter, Cathy Wigant of Cedar Falls; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters.

A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer. Richardson Funeral Service is assisting the family.

Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice.

SOURCE: Richardson Funeral Service