Keith L. Timmreck, 79, 1437 1st St. SE, Minot, died Sunday, October 8, 2006, in a Minot hospital.

Keith was born May 31, 1927, in Williston, ND, to Marion and Laura (Trowbridge) Timmreck. He was raised and educated in Williston, where he would graduate from high school in 1945. He enlisted into the US Army on September 10, 1946, serving his country honorably until his discharge on March 27, 1948.

Keith was united in marriage to Janette Horab on February 12, 1950, in Williston, ND. They made their home in Williston, until Keith was called back to active duty service for his country during the Korean War on October 1, 1950. He remained on active duty until he was discharged as a Corporal on December 3, 1951.

Following his military service, Keith returned to his family in Williston and gained employment with Burlington Northern Railroad. In 1959, Keith moved with his family to Minot, where he would continue employment with Burlington Northern working as a switchman and later a brakeman until his retirement after 40 years of service in 1992.

Keith was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, VFW, Moose Lodge, and NARVRE, all of Minot. He enjoyed country western music and dancing with the Magic Squares for over 20 years. He will be deeply missed by all who shared in his life.

He is survived by : loving wife of 56 years, Janette, Minot; Children: Gerald (Donna) Timmreck, Minneapolis, MN, Kenneth (Marlene) Timmreck, Ione, WA, Marlys (John) Hrubos, Trumansburg, NY, Kathy Pinkerton, Macungie, PA, and Kayleen (Chris) Vegh, Flemington, NJ; 14 Grandchildren: Nathan and Samuel Timmreck, Kevin, Susan, and William Timmreck, Priscilla Roehm, Melissa Janssen, Rebecca and Katrina Hrubos, Leah Santichen, Keith and Brian Pinkerton, and Timmreck and Linnea Vegh; 8 Great-Grandchildren: Treya, Silas, Stephanie, Kathleen, Brian, Layton, Noel, and James; Siblings: Lorna Casey, Billings, MT, Betty Shepherd, Washington, Ronald Timmreck, Williston, ND, Lois Timmreck, Kalispell, MT, Mildred (Pete) Lee, Williston, ND, Nina (Fred) Carson, Mason City, IA, and Marlene (Hugh) Keever, Epping, ND; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Gloria Barrett and brother, Gerald Timmreck.

Funeral: Thursday, October 12, 2006, at 10:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Minot.
Interment: North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan, ND;
Visitation: Wednesday, October 11, 2006, from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home of Minot.
Memorials: Memorials are preferred to Trinity Hospice, Zion Lutheran Church, or to an organization of the donor's choice.