e Library from 1990-2000. He also served as Head of the Life Sciences Library at Penn State University from 1977-1990. Keith authored botanical articles on Solanum and books on theoretical concepts in biology and alternation of generations in plants. During his career, he was involved in the early use of computers in libraries and wrote on library management. He was also especially interested in rural vernacular buildings and in 1988 published Corncribs in History, Folklife and Architecture. He continued documenting the rural buildings built by his father in central Iowa and writing family history. Keith bought his first camera in 1955 and had a lifelong interest in photography. He greatly enjoyed spending time with his family and hiking in national parks and reserves. He also enjoyed woodworking, gardening and baking. The visitation will be held on Friday, May 19, from 4:00-7:00 pm at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center, 800 Willson Ave., Webster City, IA. Burial will be on Saturday, May 20, at 11:00 am at Rose Grove Cemetery, southwest of Williams, IA. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to The Prairie Enthusiasts, P.O. Box 824, Viroqua, WI 54665, or Rose Grove Cemetery, c/o Robert and Shirley Hansel, 2680 Vail Ave., Williams, IA 50271. Write a personal tribute for the family at www.fosterfuneralandcremation.com.
Foster Funeral and Cremation Center
Webster City, IA 50595
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