Keith A. Huwaldt

RANDOLPH — Keith A. Huwaldt, 93, Randolph, died Aug. 14, 2020, at Faith Regional Health Services, Norfolk.

Funeral service were Aug. 18 at the Keith and Virginia Huwaldt family farm, rural Randolph, with Pastor Trudy Powell officiating.

Those attending were encouraged to bring lawn chairs and face masks.

Visitation was Aug. 17 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Randolph, without the family present. Face masks were encouraged.

Interment was at the Randolph City Cemetery. Military rites were provided by Alvin Kessler V.F.W. Post #5545 and American Legion Post #113, Randolph.

Stonacek Memorial Chapel, Osmond, was in charge of the arrangements.

Keith Arthur Huwaldt was born Aug. 16, 1926, at Randolph, to Ferdinand and Lola Grace (Beaton) Huwaldt. He attended school at District #28 through the eighth grade, and then attended Randolph High School for one year.

Keith served in the United States Navy from Feb. 21, 1945-May 27, 1946, as Seaman 1st Class.

He married Virginia (Robinson) June 1, 1947, in Randolph. After marriage, Keith and Virginia farmed and lived south of Randolph. Keith drove truck for numerous years and they raised Hereford cattle. Keith was a former representative for MA Gedney Pickle Company.

Keith was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Randolph; 4-H; FFA; and former president with Randolph Equipment Repair and Pierce Threshing Bee.

Survivors include spouse Virginia Huwaldt, Randolph; children, Susan (Frank) Wattier, Randolph; Jean (Gaylen) Bierschenk, Randolph; Peggy (Robert) Christensen, Pierce; Donald (Audra) Huwaldt, Osmond; Ed (Marsha) Huwaldt, Randolph; Joe (Bobbey) Huwaldt, Huntsville, Ala.; sister, Delores Haselhorst, Randolph; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alvina Heller, Norfolk; sister-in-law, Delores Robinson, Foster; and brother-inlaw, James Wagner, Winnetoon.

He was preceded in death by parents, Ferdinand and Lola Grace; and two grandchildren, Crystal Huwaldt and Shawn Bierschenk.

Casket bearers were his grandsons, Dean Wattier, Brad Huwaldt, Adam Christensen, Mark Huwaldt, Jonathan Huwaldt and Jacob Huwaldt.

Honorary casket bearers were his grandchildren, Shelly Backer, Wendi Bennett, Kelly Schwede, Kari Buss, Sara Huwaldt, Kim Huwaldt, Landon Koehler, Mark Koehler, Mandy Backer, Tracy Larsen and Angie Huwaldt.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the family for a later designation.