LOW, Keith Manley 1956-2015

LOW

Posted By: K. L. Kittleson
Date: 7/29/2015 at 12:19:12

Obituary for Keith Manley Low--

Keith Manley Low, 59, Northwood, died Thursday, July 23, 2015, at the St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota, surrounded by his family.

Do to the anticipated size of the service, the celebration of Keith’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at the First Lutheran Church, 309 9th Street North, Northwood, with Reverend Shirley Hoffmann Will and Reverend Randy Baldwin officiating. A private family committal service will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday at the Conner Colonial Chapel, 1008 First Ave. South, Northwood. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to service time on Wednesday at the church. According to his wishes cremation rites will be accorded.

The family would like to request that those attending the service please wear Harley Davidson or John Deere shirt or a shirt of that color with blue jeans, and if it is a sunny day feel free to ride your motorcycle to the service.

Keith Manley Low was born on May 9, 1956, in Mason City, the son of Allen “Sonny” and DeLoris (Flatness) Low. Keith was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of his baptism through confirmation at the United Methodist Church in Northwood. He attended school grades 1-6 at Gordonsville, Minnesota, and graduated from Northwood-Kensett High School in 1974.

Keith worked at Bob Sistick Deep Rock Gas station as a mechanic, Jasper Implement of Northwood, Wayne Feeds in Mason City, and sold Crow seed corn, but farming was his life especially with his son Christopher.

He was united in marriage to June Gentz on November 17, 1984, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, and to this marriage three children were born, Dae, Mandi, and Christopher.

Keith and June took over the family farming business after his dad retired. Dae, Mandi, and Christopher also helped, his brother Dan helped during the harvest season hauling corn while his dad, Allen always made sure we had the Candy treats.

Keith’s greatest joy was his seven grandchildren, Hailey, Porscha, Cody, Rypleigh, Chance, MaKaylee, and Zaden. He loved giving them whisker rubs and have them sit on his lap to find money in his pocket for their bank. Keith loved his grandchildren very deeply.

Keith was a son, brother, husband, father, and a grandfather, and a friend to many. As his friends would say, “Mr. Low, is it time?” Keith will be missed by all.

He was very proud of Dae and Kevin’s family Dae working at the school with handicap children, Chris farming and running his cow calf operation, Mandi and Mark for owning their business, Cloud Nine Spa in Clear Lake.

Keith was a member of the United Methodist Church in Northwood.

Keith enjoyed being a member of the Aristocrats Car Club, and watching classic cars on T.V., Harley bike rides, winter trips to Texas for a month riding the Texas hill country, farming, and spending time with his family and friends.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, June; his children, Dae (Kevin), Mandi (Mark), and Christopher; his grandchildren, Hailey, Porscha, Cody, Rypleigh, Chance, MaKaylee and Zaden; his brother, Dan; his aunts and uncles, Ragna and Ronnie Flatness, Richard and Marge Low, Bernice Estes, and Pat Low; his farm dog Raven; as well as many extended family members and friends.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, Allen and DeLoris Low; his brother, Timothy; his grandparents, Manley and Blanche Low and Henry and Alpha Flatness. Conner Colonial Chapel: (641) 324-1543 ColonialChapels.com

Source: www.colonialchapels.com