eachers College in 1952. Keith served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and taught radio school while serving in Japan. Following his discharge, he taught music in Jamaica, Iowa from 1954 to 1959. On August 2, 1959, Keith was united in marriage to Janet McCollum in Churdan. Keith completed his Masters degree from Drake University in 1960 and he and Janet lived in Carlisle where he taught until 1962 when they moved to Fort Dodge and have since lived. Keith taught music at Fort Dodge Senior High until retiring in 1990 following 28 years of service. He continued a lifelong advocacy for youth and music education. Keith was past president of the Iowa Band Masters Association, and American School Band Association. He was active in the Iowa Music Education Association and with the Music Educators National Conferences. Keith served as treasurer of Hawkeye Theatre and was past president of the Fine Arts Council. He was a member of the Karl King Band since 1960, serving as assistant conductor from 1963 to 2007 and also as secretary and librarian for the band. He was the light technician for the Fort Dodge Civic Glee Club for 30 years. Memorials may be directed to the Karl King Scholarship Fund.