Keith Drummer

Keith Lee Drummer, 86, of Rapid City, South Dakota, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at the Monument Health Hospice House in Rapid City, South Dakota.

A Celebration of Life for Keith will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 4:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the Monument Health Hospice House. For more information or to send a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234. Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Keith and his family.

Keith Drummer was born on March 3, 1936 in Marshalltown to Leo G. and Helen (Edel) Drummer. After high school, Keith entered the United States Army on December 9, 1958 until his honorable discharge on December 8, 1960. On November 26, 1966, Keith was united in marriage to Joyce Zhorne at St. Henry Catholic Church in Marshalltown. Together, Keith and Joyce operated the local H & R Block for 35 years, receiving the H & R Block outstanding service award. Keith was a member of the Marshalltown Evening Lions. His greatest joy was spending time with his family. Keith also coached and umpired children’s sports in Marshalltown for several years.

Keith is survived by his wife of 56 years, Joyce. Children: Timothy L. (Pam) Drummer of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Traci L. Fitting of Rapid City, South Dakota and Jason D. Drummer of Champaign, Illinois. Grandchildren: Amanda (Ian) Young and Cassandra Fitting, both of Rapid City, South Dakota. Great-Grandchildren: Amara Young, Kal-el Young and Spencer Young all of Rapid City, South Dakota and his sister: Karen (Dean) Elder of Marshalltown.

Keith is preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Helen and his brother: Willis Edel.