Keith Gillis was born on December 31, 1936

Keith Gillis was born on December 31, 1936 on a farm near Breckenridge, MI to Denver and Clara Gillis. He was the youngest of 8 kids. Keith graduated from Breckenridge High School in 1955 and joined the Air force at the age of 19. He served in Korea and Vietnam and was stationed in many other places.

While he was stationed in Salina, KS, he met and married Judy Larson and they were married for 36 years before she passed away in 1996. During their marriage they welcomed 2 children, Robert and Sarah. Keith retired from the Air Force in 1976 and the family settled in Gaylord. Keith was active in the community, serving on the City Council, calling bingo on Thursday nights, being a member of the American legion and the Commercial Club. Keith was also active with the local Boy Scouts. Keith also was a member of the local fire department and was a fireman for twenty years. He was a member of the Gaylord Community Church.

Keith had many hobbies including, collecting trains, wood working and crafts and fishing. Later in life, Keith met and married Doris Hartung and were married for 6 years before she passed away.

Keith was preceded in death by wives Judy and Doris. Left to celebrate his life are his son, Robert and his daughter, Sarah Wildfong (Bret), 6 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

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Beloit, KS 67420, USA