Kieth L. Mathews

ROCHESTER, MINN:Kieth L. Mathews, 71, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. Kieth LaVerne Mathews was born May 15, 1940 to John and Mabel (Ball) Mathews in Fairwater, MN. He married Donna Jones on November 22, 1958 at the Methodist Church in Douglas, MN. She preceded him in death on January 13, 2010. Kieth worked in construction for Weis Builders and later as a mechanic for Park Place Motors for thirty years. He enjoyed camping and boating along the Mississippi River. Kieth was an avid fan of stock car racing and road trips with his friends and family. Kieth is survived by his son Rick (Sarah) Mathews, Rochester, MN, two daughters, Shelly (Jason Skauge) Mathews, Rochester, MN and Rhonda Mathews, Rochester, MN, two grandsons, Endrias and Elias Sime, Rochester, MN, a great grandson Mikahl Sime; a nephew Shad Rolfe, St. Cloud, MN; two brothers, Alvin Mathews, Douglas, MN, and Frank (Kay) Mathews, Douglas, MN and his sister Lori (Harry) Geerdes, Stewartville, MN. Kieth was preceded in death by his parents John and Mabel (Ball) Mathews, and his wife Donna Mathews. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes' Chapel. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the funeral home. A private family burial will be held at a later date in Grandview Memorial Gardens. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes, 5421 Royal Place NW, Rochester, MN 55901, 507-289-3600, www.ranfranzandvinefh.com.