Marshall “Buck” Keith, 84, of Solon, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 surrounded by his family.
A celebration of Life was held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022 at Solon United Methodist Church by Pastor Ken Ferguson. Visitation was held Monday, Dec. 12, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Solon, lower level, located at 100 South Cedar Street.
Marshall Edward was born Oct. 22, 1938 in Cedar Rapids, the son of Dean and Margaret (Brickner) Keith. He graduated from Solon High School in 1957 and in 1956 he threw the first scoring touchdown pass to his best friend Terry. He proudly served two years in the United States Army National Guard. Following that he pursued his passion for horses and rodeo in saddleback, bareback and won multiple state titles bull riding. Marshall was united in marriage to Connie Perkins Oct. 7, 1961 in West Branch at the United Methodist Church. He worked as a union mason for 25 years. Then with the help of his family went on to own and operate Tri-States Mill and Elevator in Stanwood. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and the great outdoors. Following his retirement, he was very involved in his church and community volunteer work. He was involved in outdoor voluntary work at Lake McBride State Park, the Celebration Farms and Wilson’s Apple Orchard
Marshall is survived by his wife Connie; children Kirk (Nancy) of Onslow, Kelley (Mike) McLaughlin of Coralville and Lance “Punch” of Solon; grandchildren Adam (Amy) Keith, Molly (Jacob) Werner, Matthew McLaughlin, Ryan McLaughlin, Haley McLaughlin, Marshall “Little Buck” (Ashley) Keith, Jarod Keith and Grace Keith; four great grandchildren; siblings Bonnie Washburn, Jim (Elaine) Keith, Robert (Pam) Keith and Kathy (Ellis) Smith; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers-in-law, Bill Warne, Jim Washburn and Bob Perkins.
Memorials may be directed to the Solon Fire Department and St. Croix Hospice on his name.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com
Marshall ‘Buck’ Keith
December 15, 2022