Keith Hein

Keith Hein, of Montevideo, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the St. Cloud Hospital at the age of 89.

A memorial service will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday June 21, 2025, at the United Methodist Church in Montevideo. Visitation will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the church on the day of the service. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Cemetery Montevideo.

Keith William Hein was born on October 24, 1935, in Ceylon, MN, to William and Rosemary (Keith) Hein. He grew up on a farm near Welcome, MN and graduated from Welcome High School in 1953. Keith went on to attend Iowa State University, where he earned a degree in Agronomy. Keith married Lois (Burnison) on July 28, 1957, at the United Methodist Church in Fairmont, MN. Together, they had three sons: Kevin, Mark, and Tom. They briefly moved to Marshall, MN, where Keith worked for the US Department of Agriculture, before settling in Montevideo in 1960. It was there that Keith began a long 63-year career as an insurance agent and financial advisor with Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company.

His upbringing on the farm was the foundation of his life, and instilled in him a strong work ethic and love for all things agriculture. He spoke fondly of his childhood on the farm with numerous stories, which he cherished and continued to share throughout his life.

Keith was an active member of the United Methodist Church in Montevideo. He served as president or chairman of the Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce, church groups, Kiwanis, Montevideo Industrial Development Corporation, Montevideo Community Development Corporation, Montevideo Methodist Home, City Planning Commission, and the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Keith was involved in beginning several charitable organizations including Habitat for Humanity Montevideo; Montevideo Foundation; and a handicap orphanage in Concordia Mexico.

Keith was a man truly devoted to his work. In his free time, he enjoyed watching the Minnesota Twins and Vikings, and was a devoted fan to all things Iowa State. Keith and Lois enjoyed spending time at their lake home on Long Lake near Park Rapids, MN. They also looked forward to trips to Mazatlán, MX. Above all else, Keith will be remembered for his love for his family. The time he spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren brought him immense joy, and his family will always hold dear the countless memories they made together.

Keith is survived by his three sons, Kevin (Teresa Krohn), of Montevideo, Mark (Sue Boettcher), of Montevideo, Tom (Barbara), of Little Canada, MN; grandchildren: Owen Hein, Emily (Peter) Bankole, Hannah Hein, Christopher (Delphine) Hein, Celine (Oscar Morales) Hein, Carson (Ellie) Hein, Aimee Hein, Jack Hein, Tarah (Darrin) Rasmussen, Leah (Nik) Lines; seven great grandchildren: Olivia, Josiah, Amayah, Thibault, Victor, Arthur, Fiora, Luca; a special friend, LaVonne Daugherty, and siblings Richard, Bill Jr., Tricia.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois; parents William and Rosemary; brother, Robert; and daughter-in-law, Renae Hein.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the United Methodist Church of Montevideo Memorial Fund, Montevideo Area Community Foundation or Eagles Wings.

Arrangements are with Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home of Montevideo.