Pollema, Keith A. 1947-2021

POLLEMA, VANDERWERFF, FEIL

Posted By: Wilma J. Vande Berg - volunteer (email)
Date: 2/11/2022 at 16:08:00

Keith A. Pollema, 74, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 12, 2021, at First Christian Reformed Church in Sioux Falls. Visitation with family present to greet friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Thursday, November 11, 2021, at George Boom Funeral Home & On-Site Crematory, Sioux Falls. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation to The Banquet.

CLICK HERE shortly before the service to view on the First Christian Reformed Church Website.

Keith Pollema son of Bill and Tena (Vander Werff) Pollema was born May 9, 1947, in LeMars, Iowa. He was raised in the Hull, Iowa area where he also received his education from Hull Christian Grade School and Western Christian High School. On October 29, 1966, he was united in marriage to Carol Ann Feil at Kassel Reformed Church in Lincoln Valley, North Dakota.

Keith was employed at Koyker Mfg. the year before he enlisted into the United States Army, where he honorably served his country during the Vietnam War from 1966 until 1968.

He was a member of the Christian Reformed Churches in Hull, Iowa, Rock Valley, Iowa (where he served as a deacon and as an elder) and Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The faith he had in his Lord and Savior was a true and living example to his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. His family was very dear to him and he loved spending time with them.

Keith had a very strong work ethic and it showed in his willingness to help and serve others. One example was his kindness in serving at “The Banquet” in Sioux Falls. Keith and Carol raised their family near Rock Valley, Iowa working hard together owning and operating Pollema Mfg., and K&C Men’s Wear. He also farmed for many years and raised hogs and cow/calf pairs. Keith also drove truck for TeSlaa Trucking. Keith was later employed at Van Zee Enterprises before he and Carol retired to Sioux Falls. His hobbies included golfing, boating, and riding his Harley. His giving spirit also led to his volunteering on the EMT and Fire Fighting squads. He was a longtime member of the American Legion.

Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 55 years, Carol of Sioux Falls; four children, Bryan (Barb) Pollema of Sioux Falls, Kari (Vern) Hoekstra of Hull, IA, Peggy Pollema of Rock Valley, IA, and Billy (Jessica) Pollema of Sioux Falls; 17 grandchildren, Andrew (Lisa) Hoekstra, Dylan (Lisa) Hoekstra, Tayler (Erin) Hoekstra, Lanae (Blake) Meyer, Carlie Hoekstra, Joshua (Jackie) Pollema, Katie (Caleb) Copeland, Abby (Treyton) Schemper, Alissa (Jake) Floen, Kortney Pollema, Kelsey Pollema, Kody (Carrie) Vande Kamp, Anna (Matt) Van Sant, Kaleb Vande Kamp, Haley (Thomas) Blankespoor, Cassidy Pollema, and Ethan Pollema; 12 great grandchildren with one more on the way; brothers, Vern (Betty) Pollema of Bakersfield, CA, Wilmar (Betty) Pollema of Hull, IA, Dale (Mary) Pollema of Rock Valley, IA, and Wes (Rhonda) Pollema of Rock Valley, IA; sister-in-law, Pat Pollema of Sioux Center, IA; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bill and Tena Pollema; parents-in-law, Alfred and Lillie Feil, brother, Robert Pollema; and nephew, Bruce Pollema.