Keith Veryl Muirhead, 96, passed away at the Decatur County Hospital on Sunday, February 12, 2023.
He was born on November 27, 1926, in Dresden, KS to John H. and Jennie (Jennings) Muirhead. He graduated from Decatur County High School in May of 1945 and immediately enlisted into the US Army, serving his country during WWII. After the war, he went to Kansas Wesleyan University, earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting.
During his college summers, he would work in Denver, CO and while there, he caught the eye of a nursing student he knew from back home, Helen Heilman, and captured her heart while dancing the waltz on Saturday nights. Keith and Helen were married on April 5, 1953, in Jennings, KS and made their home on a farm on the edge of Dresden. They had four daughters.
Keith’s passion was farming and he farmed in and around Dresden for over 50 years. However, Keith had many interests and was an avid hunter, fisherman, snow skier, dancer, wood worker and traveler. He made much of the furniture in his house, and he loved hosting hunters for pheasant season. Those friendships endured his entire life.
Keith was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Joyce Christensen; and his wife, Helen (Heilman) Muirhead. He is survived by his four daughters, Mignon (Todd) Barry of Wellfleet, MA, Tamala Schulze of Lexington, KY, Michelle Zodrow of Grapevine, TX, and Teffani Zadeh of Chicago, IL; five grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
A celebration of Keith’s 96 years will be held at the Jennings United Methodist Church in Jennings, KS on Friday, February 17, 2023, at 11:00 am. A visitation will be from 1-7:00 pm Thursday, February 16, at Pauls Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 5-7:00 pm.
Even in our dad’s short time at the Good Samaritan Center he received loving and concerned care. Therefore, the daughters would appreciate donations to the Good Samaritan Center in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com.