Keith Alan Unruh, 65

Published 9:47 am Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Keith Alan Unruh, 65, of Owatonna, died Sunday, Jan. 30, at Homestead Hospice House.

Keith Unruh

He was born May 31, 1945, in Austin, the son of Theodore and Condradena (Schumacher) Unruh. After graduating from Austin High School in 1963, Keith attended Mankato State University, graduating in 1967. In October 1967, he married his first wife, Cathy Barton, and they were later divorced.

On May 7, 1993, Keith was united in marriage to Dianne Morehouse.

Keith dedicated 37 years to his career at Federated Insurance. Since retiring in 2004, he spent his time golfing, fishing, working on his lawn, and following high school sports. He enjoyed visiting with his family and friends, especially his granddaughter, Mya.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne Unruh of Owatonna; daughters, Amy Unruh of Edina and Melissa (Chris Heinz) Morehouse of Owatonna, granddaughter Mya Heinz; sisters, LaVonne (Ron) Eastvold of LeRoy and Lola (and Forrest) Gardner of Rochester.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be at Michaelson Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Reverend John Lestock officiating. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to Owatonna Area Hospice or Trinity Lutheran Church.