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Keith E. Olsen
KEITH E. OLSEN
Vinton
Keith E. Olsen, 68, of Vinton, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his home. Graveside services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Survivor include his mother, Charlotte Olsen of Cedar Rapids; and a niece, Christal Hall of Kensett. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Sharon; and a brother, Kenny.
Keith was born on Dec. 6, 1952, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Elmer and Charlotte (Bennett) Olsen. He graduated from Kennedy High School. Keith worked as a welder in manufacturing for several companies in the Cedar Rapids area.
He enjoyed tinkering with cars and watching and going to car races. He will always be remembered as a loving and caring son, brother, uncle and friend who will be missed greatly. Please leave a message or tribute to Keith's family on our web page, www.cedarmemorial.com under Obituaries.
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