Ivan Keim

Ivan Keim, age 76 years 4 months and 20 days of Garnett, Kansas, passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at his home.

Ivan Keim was born on June 10, 1948, at Arthur, Illinois, to Menno and Esther (Farmwald) Keim. Ivan's family moved to Yoder, Kansas when he was an infant. In 1958 they moved to Garnett, Kansas, where he made his home for the rest of his life.

On November 12, 1970, Ivan was united in marriage to Dorothy Yoder in Garnett. They were blessed with 53 years of marriage and four children, Laura, Leander, Leslie, and Elizabeth. He was faithful and steadfast in caring for his wife. Ivan was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. Ivan was a farmer and cattleman, who was known for his innovative ways around the farm and shop.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy on October 4, 2024; one infant grandson, Reuben Joel Keim; and one brother, David Earl Keim.

Ivan is survived by his children, Laura Yoder and Clayton of Rock Springs, Wisconsin, Leander Keim and Mary Anna of Garnett, Leslie Keim and Suetta of Norwood, Missouri, and Elizabeth Keim of the home; 22 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; three brothers, Larry Keim and Verna, Floyd Keim and Lorene, and Lee Keim, all of Garnett; sisters, Dolores Yoder and Toby of Paris, Texas, Nancy Schrock and Daniel of Fairview, Missouri, Martha Schrock and Willie of Hamilton, Montana, and sister-in-law, Elsie Keim of Yoder, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at 9:00 AM, on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the Amish Community Building, 18240 NW 1800 Rd, Garnett, Kansas, with burial to follow in the Amish Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the Amish Community Building on Saturday, November 2, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. An Amish wake service will begin at 7:00 PM and will be followed by visitation at the Community Building.