Keith M. Hewlett

Keith Murray Hewlett passed away at his home after a short illness on May 12, 2017.

Keith was born July 12, 1931, the son of Theodore and Leila (Murray) Hewlett in Rolfe, Iowa.

Keith was a marine veteran, very artistic and sang in a quartet in the all-Iowa state chorus when he was a junior in high school and in 1949 placed first in state.

Keith was united in marriage to Arlene (Johnson) in 1954 and they celebrated 63 years on Jan. 30. They farmed north of Stewartville for a few years. Keith worked in law enforcement and flooring installation and together they co-owned Ace Linoleum and Carpet. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, the American Legion, VFW, Eagles and a lifetime member of the NRA.

Keith's hobbies were hunting and trapshooting. He served two terms as president of the Minnesota State Trap Association. He won two provisional championships at the Canadian Trap Shoot Association, High Non-resident for two years (1984 and 1986). He was inducted into the Minnesota Trap Shooting Hall of Fame in 1999. He also involved his children and grandchildren in trapshooting.

Keith is survived by his wife, Arlene; sons and daughters, Ken (Tallie) Hewlett of Phoenix, Ariz., Keith Jr. (Pam), Kathy (Jeff) Sagdalen, Kayleen (Ken) Wieby, and Kevin (Jessica) Hewlett, all of Rochester area; 12 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Dale (Shirley) Hewlett of Palm Desert, Calif.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Delores Himle of Hayfield.

A special thank you and heartfelt gratitude go to Seasons Hospice, who so wonderfully gave care and support to Keith and Arlene, prior to Keith's passing.

Keith's wishes were to donate his body to Mayo Clinic. Burial will be at a later date at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Preston.

Keith will be remembered also by his great sense of humor and will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.