Jackie Keat, 76
Jackie Lee Keat, 76, Red Oak, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2013.
Jack was born Nov. 4, 1936, in Elliott, the son of John (Jack) and Mildred (Woods) Keat. He grew up in the Villisca, Cumberland and Elliott area and graduated from Villisca High School in 1954.
He married Lorraine Norris Jan. 12, 1958 in Red Oak. He farmed, including raising hogs for many years near Emerson. He also worked for many years at the Emerson Farm Supply. Jack moved to Red Oak in 2000.
Growing up, Jack was a member of 4-H and FFA and later served his country in the Iowa Army National Guard. He enjoyed fishing, boating and spending time with his family. He also enjoyed an occasional trip to the casino.
Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John (Jack) and Mildred Keat; wife, Lorraine Dec. 18, 1996; a sister-in-law, Elaine Goodwin; and a brother-in-law, Don Nelson.
Survivors include his children, Cindy Davidson of Red Oak, Teresa Clark and husband Roger of Silver City, Jack Keat, Jr. and wife Loni of Red Oak and Pam Ranney and husband Mark of Red Oak; grandchildren, Amanda Roper and husband Nathaniel of Brunswick, Ga., Megan Davidson Smith and husband Tim of Bellevue, Neb., Krystal Clark and husband TJ of Red Oak, Matthew Clark of Silver City, Racheal Clark of Silver City, Phylip Keat of Ames, Dylin Keat of Red Oak, Shay Berglund and wife Stephanie of Red Oak, Justin Ranney and special friend Leslie Duley of Kansas City and Janeese Ranney of Red Oak; great-grandchildren, John and Henry Roper, Aydden Clark and Blake and Colton Smith; sisters, Jean Nelson and Shirley Koppen and husband Red of Red Oak; brothers-in-law, Bob Norris of Red Oak, Bob Goodwin of Glenwood and Dale Norris of Madison, Wis.; a special friend, Barb Rucker of Red Oak; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2013, at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Walnut Cemetery near Emerson. Visitation with the family will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel.
Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.