We are sad to announce that on October 17, 2020, at the age of 91, Ruth Louise Keegel of Albia, Iowa passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Ruth Louise Keegel to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Werner Carlson and Anna Marie Carlson (Carlsdaughter); her husband Case Keegel; her son Mike Keegel; her granddaughter Casey Reece; her siblings, Carl, Harold, Art, Signe, Margaret, Violet, Agnes and Elsie; and her daughter-in-law Donna Keegel.

She is survived by: her children, Jim Keegel, Warner Keegel (Sharon) and Carol Reed (Don). She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and good friends.

According to the rules put in place by the Iowa Department of Public Health, proper social distancing and reasonable personal protective equipment is advised for attending a religious public event.

A memorial has been established to Care Initiatives Hospice.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory

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October 25, 2020

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“My condolences to the family of Ruth Keegel. Ruth was the last of the Carlson family "Coal Mining Daughters" who lost their father in the Buxton coal mines. I posted the Carlson family history written by Ruth's sister Agnes on my website: buxtoniowa.com. Peace be with the Carlson/ Keegel families.”

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Oct 20

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Tharp Funeral Home
116 Benton Ave. West, Albia, IA 52531

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Oct 21

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116 Benton Ave. West, Albia, IA 52531

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