Ruth Louise Keegel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Ruth Louise Keegel, age 91, of Albia, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at her home under the care of Care Initiatives Hospice. Ruth was born on August 29, 1929, to Werner and Anna Marie (Carlsdaughter) Carlson at home in Mahaska County. She grew up attending country school. On October 27, 1951, she married Case Keegel in Albia. To this union, 4 children were born, Jim, Mike, Warner, and Carol. Ruth and Case shared 54 years of marriage prior to Case’s passing on August 26, 2006. Ruth was a homemaker, doing chores while Case was working, as well as helping him on the farm. She enjoyed reading and playing card games such as Casino and Rummy. Ruth loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was very kind, loving, and generous. Her door was always open and she never knew a stranger. Ruth is survived by 3 children, Jim Keegel, Warner (Sharon) Keegel, and Carol (Don) Reed; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great grandchildren. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Case Keegel; a son, Mike Keegel; a granddaughter, Casey Reece; her parents, Werner and Anna Marie Carlson; 3 brothers, Carl, Harold, and Art; 5 sisters, Signe, Margaret, Violet, Agnes, and Elsie, and a daughter-in-law, Donna Keegel. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m-8:00 p.m, Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia, with Ruth’s family present from 5:00-8:00 p.m. to greet family and friends. According to the rules put in place by the Iowa Department of Public Health, proper social distancing and reasonable personal protective equipment is advised for attending a religious public event. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at the Tharp Funeral Home in Albia with Marty Williams officiating. Burial will follow services at Bethel Cemetery in rural Monroe County. A memorial has been established to Care Initiatives Hospice.

Ruth Louise Keegel

August 29, 1929 - October 17, 2020