Keith L. Swaink, age 84 of Riverton, IA passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Keith LeRoy Swaink was born on August 9, 1940 in Imogene, IA; the son of Otis and Dolly (Strong) Swaink. He married Kathleen Freeman in 1960 in Carroll, IA and the two shared more than 65 years together.

He was a Bulldozer Operator for many years for various people and companies around Iowa; including the Leroy Bowman, Woltemath, Athens, and Walt Glenn farms. He loved to junking and gardening.  Keith enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. 

Keith is survived by his wife Kathleen “Katy” Swaink of Riverton, IA; children:  Dan Swaink and wife Stacy of Syracuse, NE, Matt Swaink and significant other Lori Robinson of Hamburg, IA, Russell Swaink of Riverton, IA, Kyila Cooper of Farragut, IA, and Jim Downing; grandchildren:  Susan, Danny, Jill (Matt Meyer), Jared, John, Nathan (Serita), Andrew (Dalsis), Quentin (Jessica), Phillip (Koh), and Kathleen (Damyn); 25 great-granchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; siblings:  Ethel Ward, Verma Ward and Sharon Hendrickson (Charlie); many nieces, nephews; other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings:  Bob, Gary, Ervin and Carolyn; granddaughter Shawna Rakes.

A Visitation with Family will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Rash-Gude Funeral Home in Hamburg, IA.  Burial will follow in the Riverton Cemetery in Riverton, IA.

Memorials may be given to the family.

Condolences may be left at www.gudefuneralhomes.com.

Shull-Gude Funeral Home in Riverton is in charge ofarrangements.