Keith Abens Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Keith Abens of Arnolds Park, Iowa, born in Fort Dodge, Iowa, who passed away, on November 1, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kenneth Ray Abens and Colleen Olson Abens; his in-laws, Ray and Virginia Freeburg; and his sister-in-law Debbie Abens.

He is survived by: his grandchild Jayce; his wife Jo (Jo); his children, Tyler Abens (Sara) of Webster City, Jayce Abens of Ames and Tracy Evans (Lance); his grandchildren, Wesley Ray and Hampton Jo Evans of Arnolds Park; his brother Maury Abens (Judy) of Humboldt; his nephews, Bob Abens of Humboldt and James Abens (Megan) of Grimes; his brother Harlan Abens of Huntington, Texas; his nephew Uriah Abens (Taffi) of Huntington, TX; his siblings-in-law, Julie and David Gibson of Sioux Falls, SD; his nephews, Scott Gibson (Melissa) of Sioux Falls, SD and Bill Gibson (Amy) of Dillon, CO; his siblings-in-law, Janet and Rick Briggs of Arnolds Park; his nephews, Ryan Briggs (Debbie) of Matthews, NC and Tony Briggs (Kristin) of Pella, IA; and his uncles, Orlin Olson (Millie) of Fort Dodge and Olson. He is also survived by cousins, great nephews, and great nieces.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the Keith Abens Memorial Fund to support his passion for music and wrestling programs.