Keith S. Stowell

STOWELL, Keith S. - of Birch Run, age 60, died peacefully at home, with family by his side, on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Honoring his wishes, cremation will be taking place. A Celebration of Keith's Life will be held at 1PM on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the O'Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio, with full military honors. Pastor Scott Kroener officiating. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Saturday from 10AM until the time of service at 1PM. Inurnment will be held at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Michigan.
Keith was born on July 2, 1965, to Richard Poineau and Enid Waldron and was lovingly raised by his mother, Enid, and his adoptive father, Manley "Butch" Stowell. He graduated from Birch Run High School with the Class of 1983 and proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, where his strength and discipline earned him top recognition for physical fitness. After an honorable discharge, Keith attended the Police Academy through Delta College and devoted 26 years to serving Genesee County as a police officer before retiring in 2011. He was also a faithful member of Taymouth First Presbyterian Church in Birch Run. Keith loved karaoke, rock mining, and sports of all kinds, with golf being a particular favorite. He shared his love of music and humor as a valued member of 94.3 WKUF, where he was the host of The Dog House with K-Dog and beloved by listeners for his lively and unforgettable personality. Above all, Keith's greatest joy was his family - his children and grandchildren meant the world to him, and he never missed a single one of their sporting events. He was funny, full of personality, and never met a stranger. Keith will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Surviving are: Daughter, Whitney (Jake) Vanells; Son, Ashton (Haley) Stowell; Grandchildren: Ella Rose, Tristan Joseph, Ashlyn Lily, Colson Keith, Leighton Nadine, and Tommy Keith; Parents, Butch and Enid Stowell; Siblings: Lisa Forte, Rose (Rich) Diller, Eric Stowell, Kevin (Candace) Stowell, Robin Poineau-Moffit, Sherry Stowell, and Dawn (Sean) Renkiewicz; Many nieces, nephews, other loving family members, and dear friends. Keith was preceded in death by his brother, Andrew Stowell, and brother-in-law, Mark Forte. Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
O'Guinn Family Funeral Home Clio Chapel 810.686.5070