Keith Knowles

Keith Knowles, was born in Adrian, MI, to Francis and Patricia (Bosenbark) Knowles. He passed away on December 23, 2021, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston.

Keith has had many good life experiences for his short 73 years. In 1976 when he was living in Ames, Keith met the love of his life, Nancy Nelson and they have been inseparable ever since. At that time, he would dress as one of Santa’s helpers and loved to visit children at the day care at Iowa State University. After taking an adult education class in woodcarving, he became a passionate wood carver.

Keith worked as an academic advisor at DMACC for over 30 years. He was in the education field for more than 40 years working at Luther College, Grand View University and DMACC.

Keith is survived by his loving wife of nearly 45 years, Nancy; sister-in-law, Corinne Nelson of Urbandale; brothers-in-law, Bruce (Bev) Nelson of Waterloo and Brian (Laurie) Nelson of Thor; a cousin, Anne Bosenbark of Quincy, MI; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis and mother, Pat, maternal grandparents, Harold and Vera Bosenbark; cousin, Richard; uncle, Richard; and aunt, Marjorie.

Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m., on Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to service time.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Mercy Hospice Johnston, in loving memory of Keith.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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