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Jacob Frank Keiter

HARTINGTON — Jacob Frank Keiter, 86, Hartington, died Nov. 5, 2019, at Avera McKennan Hospital, Sioux Falls, S.D., after being in an auto accident Monday.

Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 9 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with Archbishop George Lucas presiding and Rev. Jim Keiter and Rev. Owen Korte officiating.

Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington.

Visitation and a Vigil service were Friday, at the church, and continued Saturday, one hour prior to services.

Pallbearers were Larry Keiter, Scott Keiter, Nick Armentrout, Matt Armentrout, Jerry Fischer and Michael Fischer.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Jacob was born April 5, 1933, to Frank and Katherine (Sohm) Keiter, Hartington. He graduated from the eighth grade at Holy Trinity, Hartington. Jacob began farming with his dad and brother, Tony, and continued to farm for the rest of his life. He raised grain, livestock and even milked cows when he was first married. Jacob married Darlene Berneice Fischer April 3, 1961, in Hartington. Jacob also drove a truck for Fischer Brothers for many years.

Jacob was married for 58 years, and for 56 years, he and Darlene held an hour of perpetual adoration at Holy Trinity church Friday nights at 10 p.m., rarely ever missing. His farming equipment was red and he loved to drive his Ford pickup. Maggie, his dog, was at his side constantly, even riding in the truck with him.

Jacob is survived by his wife, Darlene, Hartington; two sons, Rev. Jim Keiter, Fordyce, and, Ken (Kayla) Keiter, Hartington; three grandchildren, Judd (Lauren) Keiter, Kendra and Kinzey Keiter; one great-granddaughter, Joanna; brother, Anthony “Tony” Keiter, Hartington; many nieces and nephews, cousins and Fischer in-laws.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Mary Frances Keiter, Theresa Keiter and Catherine (Ralph) Dierks.

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