In Memoriam::Keith Villa

From R-KIDS of MN and GPF

Thursday April 22, 2004

Keith L. Villa was born May 7, 1932 in Slayton, Minnesota to Kermit and Elsie (Grein) Villa. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended Westbrook High School, graduating in 1950.

Keith was united in marriage to LaVonne Anderson on September 12, 1953 at St. Paul's Evangelical Church in Welcome, Minnesota. He worked in the dairy industry, working for Oak Grove until his retirement in 1997. Keith was involved in numerous community avctivities. He was an original member of the Ambulance Service Association, served on the Westbrook Fire Department for thirty years, and was very active in church, serving on church council and teaching Sunday School. He also served on the hospital board, DAC board and was very active with Special Olympics. Keith enjoyed practical jokes and storytelling, woodworking, and spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his wife LaVonne of Westbrook; children; Patti (Pat) Campbell of Souix Falls, Lori Grote of Okabena, Kevin of Cloquet, Kurt (Nancy Kelly) of Westbrook and Kent of Westbrook; nine grandchildren; one brother Errol (Perci) of Mankato; one sister Evonne (Luverne) Vosberg of Granite Falls; as well as many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Blessed be his memory.