Meskimen, Keith John

Keith John Meskimen, 48, of Shueyville, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Des Moines. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, June 19, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St. SW. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Keith was born March 21, 1962, the son of Regis and Lucille (Dellamuth) Meskimen in Cedar Rapids. He served his country and family the best he knew how. He was an outdoorsman who loved to being with his family, camping, hunting, and fishing.

Keith is survived by his daughter, Amanda (Randy) Johnson; son, Jeramiah Meskimen; grandchildren, Levi and Leslie Johnson; brother, Jerry Meskimen; and sisters, Marcia (Dick) Wakeford, Beth (Roger) Davis, Lori Sharpe and Kristen Ward.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Carol, Cheryl and Patty; niece, Kathy; and nephew, Curtis.

Please remember Keith as the most wonderful father, son, brother, and grandfather that he was. He will be missed dearly.

Memorials may be made to Amanda's family at P.O. Box 442, Urbana, IA 52345, and Jeramiah at 731 Kirkwood Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240. Cards and donations are appreciated.

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