Keith

Wilson

Keith Wilson, 71, of Colo, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at MercyOne Medical Center in Des Moines, leaving behind a family and community who will miss him dearly.

Keith was born on September 8, 1955, in Ames, Iowa, to Richard J. “Short” Wilson and Phyllis J. Jay. After graduating from Colo High School in 1973, he built a life rooted in the land he loved, farming near Colo. Keith met Kim Adams, and the two shared a loving partnership of 24 years. They were married on March 4, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Keith found his greatest happiness in life’s simple pleasures: the annual Wilson family trip to Cass Lake in Minnesota, days spent farming, and a good margarita. He treasured Friday nights with Kim at Meskwaki Casino and rarely missed the chance to cheer on his grandchildren at their many events.

Keith will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Kim of Colo; his children, Brandon (Jackie) Wilson and their children, Keaton and Holden Fry, and Annie (Daric) Kaestner and their children, Madison (Patrick) Michael, Alaina Tjelmeland (Keegan Tolle) and their daughter, Blair Tolle, Avary Tjelmeland and Christopher Kaestner; his stepchildren, Jason Adams (Katie & Raylan), Ryan Adams and Brandon (Ashley) Adams and their children, Bowen, Brecken and Brilee, Ryan Wilson-Foley and Sonja (Michael) Schreffler and their family; his brothers, Bob (Sharon) Wilson and Merle (Pam) Wilson; his brother-in-law, Greg Peters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Virginia “Ginny” Peters.

Family and friends are invited to gather for visitation from 5–7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home, 1418 Fawcett Pkwy, in Nevada. A memorial service celebrating Keith’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Colo First United Methodist Church, 602 4th Street, in Colo, with Pastor Nikki Ross-Bishop officiating. A reception and luncheon will follow the service in the church fellowship hall. Burial will take place at a later date at Colo Cemetery in Colo.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family, who will determine their use at a later date.

Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada has been entrusted with Keith’s care and the arrangements. The family welcomes memories and condolences online at www.rasmussonfh.com.