Memorial
Keith L. Chesmore, 91, of Hiawatha, IA. passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, in Hiawatha. Visitation Friday, November 20, 2026, from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids, followed by a luncheon. Interment will be at 12:30 pm at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Keith was born on May 20, 1935, to Herb and Vonda (Kress) Chesmore, graduated from Quasky High School in 1953, and married Florence Wilson August 29, 1954, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence. Keith and Florence lived and raised their family in Quasqueton, and later Rowley, Ia., until the family moved to Cedar Rapids in 1974. She moved to Texas in 1984 and worked at an RV park. Keith retired the following spring and joined her in 1985. They resided in Texas for 37 years until moving back to Iowa, where they lived the past four years. Besides spending time with his family and friends, Keith had a passion for nature and animals of all kinds “All Creatures Great and Small…”
Keith is survived by his daughter Lori (Jim) Conway; daughter Diane (Don) Clouse; son Michael (Kris) Chesmore; 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; along with daughter in-law Linda Chesmore; sister Kathy (Ronnie) Holst and brother Larry (Nadine) Chesmore; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Florence; his parents; his son Steven, and great-grandson Logan; sister, Marge Derr.
The family would like to thank the staff of Suncrest Hospice for the kind care they extended to Keith during this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in Keith’s memory to Suncrest Hospice.