Osborn, Keith Virgil 1929-2011

OSBORN, MCDOWELL, MOYER, BRENNAN, MORRIS, ROOK

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes
Date: 4/18/2016 at 08:00:19

The Poweshiek County CR
May 25, 2011

KEITH OSBORN, 81

Keith Osborn, 81, of Eldridge and formerly of Montezuma, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2011, at the Genesis Health Care System East Campus in Davenport. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma. Interment will be held in the Jackson Township Cemetery in Montezuma. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Grand Haven Activities Room. Friends may send condolences or sign the online guestbook at www.hollandcoblefuneralhome.com. Holland-Coble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Keith Virgil Osborn, son of William and Elizabeth (McDowell) Osborn, was born on Nov. 7 1929, in rural Grinnell. He attended Grinnell High School. On Nov. 10, 1950, Keith was united in marriage to Maxine Moyer in Grinnell. To this union, two daughters were born, Susan and Debra. Keith was drafted in the United States Army in October of 1951 and was honorably discharged in October of 1953. In 1956, Keith went to work for Bruin Manufacturing in Marshalltown working his way up to foreman, retiring in 1990, after 34 loyal years of service. He enjoyed sports, especially the Iowa Hawkeyes and Chicago Cubs.

His memory is honored by his daughters, Susan (Jeff) Brennan of Eldridge and Debra Morris of Story City; five grandchildren, Kelly (Chad) Stiffler, Josh (Sarah Fanth) Brennan, Katie Brennan, Lindsay (Lucas) King and Tyler (Melissa) Morris; and four great-grandchildren, Cael Stiffler, Jacob King, Abigail King and Mason Morris.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, William and Elizabeth Osborn; his wife, Maxine "Sal" Osborn; two brothers, Robert Osborn and Wayne Osborn; and three sisters, Marie Rook, Katherine Osborn and Louise Osborn.