Alfred Henry Keith

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Henry Keith on October 28, 2024, at the age of 89. Alfred was born on March 21, 1935, in Lena, Wisconsin to Henry and Josephine Keith.

Alfred attended Oconto Falls High School and Saint Norbert College in preparation for his vast and ambitious career. He was voted ‘most handsome’ in school and enjoyed playing basketball. Alfred then served his country as an Army cryptographer at the NATO headquarters before founding his Dairy Farm Leasing Company, The Groveland Gallery, Josefina Properties, and Groveland Financial Corporation. Throughout his business ventures he remained remarkably humble, wise, witty, and devoted to his family.

Alfred met the love of his life Shirley on a blind date. The two would share a 64 year long marriage that was full of delight, collaboration, and affection. Alfred was Shirley’s ‘secret admirer,’ world travel companion, and best friend. Their love story remains inspirational to all that know them.

Preceded in joining the Lord: Mother & Father, Henry & Josephine Keith; son Kerry Keith; brother Kenneth Keith; sister Mary Dean (Keith) Lundquist; brother-in-law Vern Lundquist;

Survived by: wife Shirley Keith; son Aaron Keith; daughters Amanda Keith and Sabrina Keith, daughter-in-law Victoria Barlow; grandchildren Zander Keith, Guinevere Keith, and Peyton Keith; sister Kathleen Keith and many wonderful nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, coworkers.

Services will be held on Saturday, November 16th, 2024, at Jones Funeral Service in Oconto Falls, Wisconsin. Visitation begins at 12pm, eulogy service at 2pm, followed by a luncheon at St. Anthony Church from 3:00 – 6:00 pm. There will also be services held on November 30th, 2024, at Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Visitation begins at 12pm, eulogy service at 2pm, followed by a 3:00 pm procession to the mausoleum where Alfred will be entombed alongside his son, Kerry. We will also host a buffet from 3:30 – 6:30 pm at The Bakken Science Museum following the entombment.