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Dennis Keifer Obituary
August 12, 1951 - June 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Dennis Arnold Keifer.
With full hearts, we announce the passing of Dennis Arnold Keifer, 73, of Charles City, Iowa, on June 10, 2025.
Born in Charles City on August 12, 1951, to Arnold and Esther (Reiher) Keifer, Dennis grew up on family farms in Butler and Floyd counties. He graduated from Allison-Bristow High School in 1969 and attended North Iowa Area Community College.
Dennis worked in crop insurance for most of his career. In retirement, his passion for service led him to run for Floyd County Supervisor in 2022, a role he began in 2023 with a genuine desire to improve his community.
Dennis found several ways to spend his leisure time. He was a dedicated father and grandfather to his four children and seven grandchildren who were a constant source of joy and pride in his life. He was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan, an adventurous pilot, enjoyed fishing trips up north with his brother, relaxing horseback rides and enjoyed the open road on his motorcycle or in his 1968 Soft-top Chevy Camero. With friends he enjoyed sipping coffee in the mornings, playing poker games, and mingling at the boat club.
Dennis is survived by his children: Jennifer of Boise, Eric of Denver, Neal (Casey) of Greene, and Paige (Benjamin) Reetz of Rudd; grandchildren Cora, Ila, Carlin, Archer, Caden, Nash, and Ellie; brothers Alan (Sharon), Kelvin (Valnora), and Greg (Cindy); stepmother Betty; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and daughter-in-law, Katie Fleagle.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday June 23rd from 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. inside the Swartzrock Community Center at the Floyd County Fairgrounds.
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Memories and Condolences
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Ricky and Connie Burks
June 21, 2025
Enjoyed spending time with your dad at the horse barn. He was always willing to lend a hand when needed! My deepest sympathies!
Kenny
June 15, 2025
Long before Dennis chose to serve Floyd county as a supervisor; he was a father and friend. He is still our neighbor even though we are now miles away and not just across the driveway. Dennis - Mary and I will miss you, and your maple, brown sugar, bacon treats at the occasional bonfires amongst other memories neighbors share.
Ron and Marg Hoel
June 15, 2025
This is such sad news. We appreciated his hard work on the county board of supervisors and his efforts to make environmental and energy improvements in floyd county that concerned the safety and rights of the citizens. Our sincere condolences to the family.
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