Dale E. Keiser, 78, of Witt, died on Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, at Hillsboro Area Hospital.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Dec. 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in rural Nokomis. A grave side ceremony with military honors will follow the visitation at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery with Pastor Christen Prumm officiating.
Mr. Keiser was born on Feb. 4, 1945, in Hillsboro. He graduated from Nokomis High School and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, Mr. Keiser worked on a farm in Delphos, KS, the Martin Elevator in Witt and the Nokomis Township, where he served as highway commissioner for several more years.
He married Diana Wilson on July 16, 1966, in Salina, KS, and they enjoyed over 57 years of marriage. Mr. Keiser was raised in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Nokomis, and he and his wife were current members of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church.
Mr. Keiser is survived by his wife, Diana Keiser of Witt; children, Cathy (Randy) Garrett of Rochester and Donald (Shannon) Keiser of Witt; grandchildren, Ben Garrett, Brian Garrett, Emily (Aaron) Fox, Douglas (Haley) Keiser, Tyler Wesley, Joey (fiancee Harley Page) Keiser and Olivia Keiser; great-grandchildren, Millie Fox, Annie Fox, Natalie Fox and Dayton Keiser.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church or the Witt Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences or memories may be shared online at www.stiehldawsonfh.com
