Leon Keizer

Leon Keizer, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be at Valley Evangelical Free Church, 4343 Fuller Road, West Des Moines on Monday, March 7, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. A graveside service will be on Tuesday, March 8 at 1:00 p.m. at Highland Park Cemetery in Pittsburg, KS.

Leon was born in LeMars, IA on September 12, 1949 to John and Jennie Keizer. He graduated from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA with a BS in Business. He married Karla De Groot on December 18, 1970 and they had 40 wonderful years together. Leon retired from JCPenney Company after 37 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family and their annual family vacations, traveling, golfing and various activities at his church, Waukee Community Church. He was also a member of the Air Guard Reserves.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Karla; daughters, Kim (Aaron) Hurt of Pittsburg, KS, Jeanna (David) Cronister of Elgin, IL; son, Nathan (Jeanna) Keizer of Joplin, MO, parents, John and Jennie Keizer of Sioux Center, IA; parents-in-law, Donald and Janet De Groot of Hull, IA; grandchildren, Lauren, Taylor and Landon Hurt, David and Braden Cronister, Heaven, Allie and Garrett Keizer; brothers, Jim (Vell) Keizer of Hull, IA, Jerald (Marilyn) Keizer of Missouri Valley, IA, Wes (Ana) Keizer of Germany, Glen (Sue) Keizer of Kearney, NE; sister, Carla (Les) Starkenburg of Boyden, IA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be directed to a scholarship in the name of Leon Keizer at Northwestern College, 101 7th Street SW, Orange City, IA 51041.

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

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