Keith Eugene Brown, age 87 of Clarence, passed away on Sunday August 12, 2018 at his home. Per Keith's wishes, there will not be a funeral. His body was cremated and the immediate family will be gathering for a private memorial at a later date. Keith was born on August 12, 1931 to Thurman A. and Gladys V. (Sampson) Brown in Ringsted, Iowa. He married Sarah Hansen on June 26, 1954 in Olin, Iowa. Keith served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 9664 and American Legion Post 0734 in Camanche, Iowa. For several years prior to his death Keith wintered in Mission, TX where he made many great friends and fond memories. Summers were spent on his sons farm near Clarence. He is survived by his son, Dennis (Mary) of Clarence; granddaughters, Tracy (Ben) Freese, Kristen (Bo) Eaton, and Sarah Brown; grandsons, Jesse (Ann) Clark and Dustin Clark; and great grandchildren, Olin, Scarlet, & Briggs Freese, Julia Eaton, and Hannah & Peyton Clark. Keith was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sarah (Sally); son, Kim; brothers, Duane & Don; and sister, Shirley Bihrer. The family would like to give special thanks to the compassionate, caring staff at Davita Dialysis on 4th Avenue in Cedar Rapids, with their kindness and knowledge they kept him in our lives for the past 18 months.