Anthony Frank Keiter

Anthony Keiter

HARTINGTON — Anthony Frank Keiter, 95, Hartington, died July 23, 2024, at Avera Sister James Care Center, Yankton, S.D. Mass of Christian Burial was July 30 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with nephew Rev. Jim Keiter officiating. Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington, with military rites by the Hartington VFW Post 5283 and the American Legion Riders. Visitation and a vigil service were Monday, at the church, and continued one hour prior to services Tuesday. Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington. Anthony “Tony” was born Feb. 20, 1929, in Hartington, to Frank G. and Katherine (Sohm) Keiter. Tony grew up in the Hartington area where he farmed his entire life. He graduated from Holy Trinity High School, Hartington, and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Tony raised hogs, cattle and grain, and belonged to the Cedar Pig Coop Board and the Farmers Union Board. Tony was a lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and held an hour of adoration for decades. He served as a past parish council member and was a member of the Hartington VFW Post 5283.

Tony was a “Mr. Fix it” and liked his Ford vehicles, and International Harvester farm equipment.

Tony belonged to several card clubs and played many games of Sheephead over the years.

Anthony is survived by his sister-in-law, Darlene Keiter; nieces, Debbie (Woody) Armentrout and Gina Dierks; nephews, Rev. Jim Keiter and Ken (Kayla) Keiter; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Mary Frances Keiter, Theresa Keiter, Catherine Dierks and Jacob Keiter; brother-in-law, Ralph Dierks; and niece, Linda Dierks.