"So sorry to hear of Keith's passing. I graduated with him in 1960. Always remember him as a nice guy and smart. Sympathy to his wife and family. Janet(Hargrave) Leaders."
In loving memory of
Charles Keith Mintle
March 17, 1942 - June 28, 2019
Keith Mintle, 77, of Glenwood, IA passed away on Friday, June 28, 2019 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 3, 2019 at the Silver City United Methodist Church with Pastor Ken Demlow officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Loess Hills Funeral Home in Glenwood.
Memorials: Hospice of Southwest Iowa
Charles Keith Mintle, one of three children of Karl and Margaret (Lincoln) Mintle was born on March 17, 1942 in Glenwood, IA. Keith received his education from Glenwood Schools graduating with the Class of 1960. Following graduation Keith began to work on the family farm with his father. In 1963 he enlisted with the National Guard. After his time with the guard he returned back to Glenwood and continued farming with his father.
On May 22, 1965 he married Patricia Winters at Grace United Methodist Church in Glenwood. The couple was blessed with three children, Kendall, Kristopher, and Heather.
Keith was one of the first farmers in Mills County to implement "No Till" farming in the early 1980s, and received the Mills County Conservation Farmer of the Year award as a result. He was a lifetime member of 4-H and Silver City United Methodist Church.
Keith enjoyed tinkering around with things on the farm and enjoying antique tractors. Most of all he loved his grandchildren.
Keith is preceded in death by his parents, son, Kristopher Paul Mintle and sister, Marilyn Skerritt.
Keith is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pat of Glenwood; son, Kendall Mintle and his wife Brenda of Glenwood; daughter, Heather Mills and her husband Bob of Elkhorn, NE; 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, sister, Marianna Papoi of Aurora, CO; and a host of other relatives and many special friends.
Tributes
"Our thoughts and prayer are with you Pat and your family. "
"To Pat and family-- So sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Hugs and prayers go out to all of you. May God hold you in His loving arms. Phyllis and Roger Schwaninger "
"Pat and kids,
Keith was a wonderful man and he will be missed. Hold on to all your happy memories for the difficult days ahead. We send our deepest condolences to everyone for your loss."
"Our Sincere Sympathy to you all from the Obrechts. We enjoyed knowing Keith for many years. "
"Kendall and family, Pat my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time Delores williams "