Duane A. Keip, 55, Junction City, died on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Bethany Lutheran Church, Sigel, Wisconsin, with Rev. Dennis Olson officiating.
Duane was born on October 16, 1963 in Wisconsin Rapids, to Roger and JoAnn (Cline) Keip. He was a 1982 graduate of Stevens Point Area Senior High School and attended the UW Platteville and the UW Stevens Point.
Duane dairy farmed in the Town of Carson and also worked as a quality manager at SKS Machine in Wisconsin Rapids. Along with farming, he enjoyed sports including football and wrestling, of which he spent a lot of time coaching.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Carol (Kvatek) Keip and his children, Evan (Bertha) Keip of Green Bay, Jennifer Keip of San Diego, and Nathan (Amber, Tony) Jacks of Antigo. He is also survived by grandchildren, Brett, Isabella, Xander, Noah and Benjamin. He is further survived by his sister, Diane (Bruce) Rosenfelder of Boynton Beach, and brothers Dennis Keip of Ocala, FL, and Doug (Rosa) Keip of Royal Palm Beach, FL, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be sent online to www.rembsfh.com