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Keith A. Shields
Keith A. Shields
Beemer, Neb.
Keith Shields was born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He attended JFK HS and was on the wrestling team in 1976. He also worked 20-plus years for the DOT in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. He was predeceased by wife Delores of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Keith has two sons, Keith Jr. and Noah Shields. Father Kenneth Jr. Shields of Cedar Rapids is deceased in Linwood cemetery. Mother Florine (Meyer) Dietz of Williamsburg, Iowa, resides in Hiawasse, Ga. Brother Lonnie and Janet Shields reside in Hayesville, N.C. Keith has four stepbrothers and one stepsister (Dietz). Keith has many grandchildren. Keith was baptized and a devoted Christian later in life. Will Miss you Dearly, Double Brother! RIP
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