Keith P. Cottington

Keith P. Cottington, 87, of Crystal Lake, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2004, at the Westview Care Center, Britt, Iowa.

Keith P. Cottington was born to Levi Bridge and Gertrude (Gienap) Cottington rural Crystal Lake, Iowa, on May 17, 1917.  He resided on the family farm in Linden Township until 1941, when he joined the army.  Keith served in the 34th Red Bull Division as a sergeant from the February of 1941 to August of 1945.  He served in campaigns in Africa, Italy and Germany.  He was awarded the Purple Heart among many other citations, even a good conduct medal! He was honorably discharged and upon his return home he married Maxine Enderson in Webster City, Iowa on June 2, 1946.

Keith farmed in the Crystal Lake area until his heart attack.  He then delivered Winnebago RV's until his retirement in 1990.  He resided at Prairie View Apartments in Garner until he moved to Westview Care Center in Britt.

Keith was a member of Post #409 American Legion in Crystal Lake and a Life-Member of VFW Post #2818 in Litchfield, Minnesota.

Keith is survived by eight brothers and sisters: Donald "Red" Cottington of Britt, Richard and Flo Cottington of North Sioux City, South Dakota, Gwen Rolland, of Bode, Rex and Beverly Cottington, of Phoenix, Arizona, Bruce and Marie Cottington of Litchfield, Minnesota, Marilee and Jim McAlpine of Oak Harbor, Washington, Barbara and Don Penquite of Ankeny, and Levi Junior and Doris Cottington of Crossville, Tennessee, many nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Carol Jean Jensen, of Westminster, Colorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Maxine, half brothers, Lyle Cottington and Dwight Cottington, half sister Gladys Siekmeier, and sister Pauline Watson.