Keith Arends

Keith A Arends, 57, of Tucson, AZ died peacefully in his home from natural causes on Saturday, October 17th. Keith Allen Arends was born on February 2, 1958, in Austin, Minnesota; the son of Caroll and Donna (Meixner) Arends. He grew up in rural Glenville, Minnesota and graduated from Glenville High School in 1976. He was baptized and confirmed at Round Prairie Lutheran Church. He worked for Bob Larson Construction in Albert Lea after graduation. However, the love of the desert drew him away from Minnesota to Arizona and he relocated to Tucson. After initially working construction, he worked 20 years at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Keith was a gentle and kind man who was blessed with many friends. Keith was happiest exploring the Arizona deserts while hunting and camping. Keith is survived by his sister, Jodi Wild, and two nieces, Katherine and Elizabeth Wild of Byron, MN; as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Shelli Arends. A celebration of Keith's life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 7th at Round Prairie Lutheran Church, Glenville Minnesota. The Reverend Kent Otterman will officiate. Visitation with the family will be held at the church prior to the service from 9:30 AM- 10:30 AM. A memorial service was held in Tucson, AZ on October 30, 2015.