William Keith Rattenborg was born October 26, 1936, to Cena Mary Blevins and Simon Arnold Rattenborg, in a home at the top of Walnut Street in Oakland Iowa. He passed away peacefully on February 28, 2024, in Oakland at the age of 87 years, 4 months, 26 days.
Keith was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; his son-in-law Micheal Jacobsen; his sister Mary Lou Kearney and her husband Blaine; Brothers and sisters-in-law: Gordon and Janice Knott, George and Donna Rae Schueman, Ronnie Lockwood, Gerald Danker, and Herb Madron; nephew John Kearney; and niece Joanie Schueman.
He is survived by his three children: Jolaine Mills, Jolynn Rattenborg, Chris Rattenborg (Susan); his grandchildren: Eddie Kellogg (Janelle) and their children, London, Theory, Lyndel, and Luna; Tyler Kellogg (Celina) and their children, Evelynn and Tyler Jr; Steven Kellogg (Brianna) and their son Stinson; Joshua Mills (Diamond) and sons Milo and Leon; Nickalous Kellogg (Josilynn) and son Elijah; M. Christan Jacobsen (Emily) and Gia Lorraine Jacobsen; and special and beloved nephew Rick Lockwood. Many more friends and family have mourned the loss of Keith.
The family appreciates the visitors, the stop in at the station to offer condolences, hugs and words of Faith, and even homemade rolls.
Please share your favorite stories and experiences – Keith was serene and confident about where he was going, and that his spirit was not ending, only transforming and he wants us to celebrate his journey from his birth to rebirth in Heaven. So today we will celebrate the joy he gave so many knowing he is close to all of us.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on April 6, 2024 at 1:30, at Impact Hill in Oakland, Iowa. The Rieken Vieth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.