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Keith Dorenkamper Obituary
Keith O. Dorenkamper, 76, of West Burlington, IA, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at his daughter's home in North Liberty, IA, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born on October 22, 1949, in Tyler, MN, to Lawrence and Pearl Dorenkamper, Keith married Monica Van Overbeke on November 6, 1971, in Ivanhoe, MN.
Keith graduated from Ivanhoe High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Morehead State University. He later earned a master's degree in Administration from Northeast Missouri State University.
Keith served in the United States National Guard for 12 years. He spent 39 years teaching at the Burlington Community School District, where he taught Graphic Design and Industrial Technology before retiring in 2012. He was also the manager of the West Burlington city pool for many years. In his free time, Keith enjoyed building and refurbishing furniture for his family, gardening, working outside, and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish.
Keith is survived by his wife, Monica, of 54 years; his daughters Heidi (Justin) Andersen of Indianola, IA, and Stacey (Paul) Dorman of North Liberty, IA; and three grandchildren: Sophie Andersen, Riley Dorman, and Seaver Dorman. He is also survived by his siblings: Karen Lingen of Ruthton, MN; twin sister Kaleen Rybinski of Hendricks, MN; Rollyn Dorenkamper of Minneota, MN; and Larry Dorenkamper of Ivanhoe, MN. Additional survivors include Mary Dwire, Greg and Shirley Van Overbeke, and Lenny and Pam Van Overbeke, all of MN, as well as many nieces and nephews. Keith was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Carolyn, his mother and father-in-law, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date to honor Keith's memory.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network)) or consider becoming a volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society for those undergoing cancer treatments.
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Mindy Keith
January 4, 2026
Aww Mr. Dorenkamper was my shop teacher in middle school years ago! I was the only girl in a class of all boys that year. I remember making him giggle a few times, and can still see the smirk on his face. Good guy. Prayers to his family.
Chan B Van Buskirk
January 2, 2026
I will miss keith as a friend, We taught together, we managed the West Burlington pool together, and went to grad school together. I will miss his Minnesota accent. He was a good man.
Randy Noble
January 1, 2026
I remember back to high school days Keith and Monica were great to be around. We haven´t seen each other in a number of years but thought of you often. Best wishes to your family,may he rest in peace.
Diana Lee Parten
January 1, 2026
Prayers of comfort and peace for him and for all who knew and loved him.
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Murray and Kathy Madsen
January 1, 2026
Our sympathies. Always sad to learn another former Eagle has passed away.
Melissa Adams
January 1, 2026
Keith was a wonderful man, he helped in so many ways. He helped Bob build a garage that he almost fell off of. He will be missed and was also appreciated so much in what ever job he done.
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Bob & Melissa
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