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Funeral services will take place on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at 10:00 AM (Central).

Draper Auditorium
Draper, South Dakota




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In memory of

Keith Herbaugh

of Draper, South Dakota, died on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at Avera St. Mary's Hospital in Pierre at the age of 66

Keith Wayne Herbaugh was born on July 18, 1953 to Mary Ellen (Wellman) and Ernest Herbaugh, the third of six children. Keith grew up in Okaton, South Dakota and graduated from Murdo High School in 1971.

Keith married Teresa Ann Finck on August 25, 1979. They made their home in Draper where they had two daughters, Christi and Heather.

A long-time tractor mechanic at West River Equipment in Draper, Keith went on to become the proprietor of Keith’s Repair in 2001. He also served for over 30 years as a volunteer fireman for the Draper Fire Department.

He had a great love of fishing, family, and friends, and always had a smile on his face and a calm, thoughtful presence.

Keith is survived by his two daughters, Christi Hoof and Heather Herbaugh both of Rapid City; four grandchildren, Malyki, Rayshaun, Aneesya, and Ahlivya all of Rapid City; his brothers Fred Herbaugh of Murdo and Loren Herbaugh of Vivian; his sister Starla Brown and her husband Bill of Kadoka; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Keith was preceded in death by his father, Ernest, his mother, Mary Ellen, and two brothers, Gary and Roger.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10:00 a.m. CST on Saturday, March 21, at the Draper Auditorium in Draper.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
Saturday, March 21, 2020 - 10:00 a.m. CDT
Draper Auditorium
Draper, South Dakota

OFFICIATING
Pastor Ray Greenseth

MUSIC
Ellen Volberg - Pianist
Congregational Hymns
"Rock of Ages"
"Jesus Loves Me"

REGISTER BOOK ATTENDANTS
Lil Seamans - Briget Hatheway

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All of Keith's Grandchildren:
Malyki Herbaugh - Rayshaun Brown
Myla Gregg - Aneesya Gregg - Ahlivya Gregg

READING OF THE FIREFIGHTER'S PRAYER, RINGING OF THE BELL,
AND FIREFIGHTER'S LAST CALL
SD Fire Fighter Local Assistance State Team

The family wants to extend a special thank you to the Draper Volunteer Fire Department who served as a memorial honor guard and helped out at the memorial service as well as for being
special friends to Keith over the years.

  • I just stumbled onto the news today of Keith's passing. My condolences to all of his family. I was a classmate of Keith's at Murdo High School; I can't imagine anybody ever having a grievance with Keith. Sorry he is gone. ~ Mike Kinsley 23650 Van Metre Road, Murdo (3/25/2020)
  • We offer our condolences to Keith's family. He was a good friend and an asset to our communities. Always accommodating and full of good-natured qualities. He will be missed by so many and remembered by all. ~ Lonis Wendt 502 S. Main Ave, Vivian, SD (3/18/2020)
  • Keith will be greatly missed ~ Darrin Jackson Belle Fourche SD (3/14/2020)