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Mass of Christian Burial for Keith Lesmeister, 58, of Mobridge will be 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Mobridge. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will begin at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2020 with a liturgical wake service beginning at 7:00 PM at the church. Keith passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at St. Alexius Medical Center in Bismarck.

Keith Marc Lesmeister was born to Marc and Audrey (Wagner) Lesmeister on January 13, 1962 in Melrose, MN. As a young child the family moved to their ranch northwest of Mobridge. He graduated from Mobridge High School in 1980. He then graduated as a machinist from Lake Area Vocational Technical School in Watertown after two years and began work as a machinist fixing metal parts at GTC of Mobridge. He also worked with his dad in farm-ranching. He was the first "no-till" farmer in the area for many years. Keith then managed the Cardinal Plastics Plant. He enjoyed his work at Real Tuff Incorporated for several years. He was a Mission Township officer and a Mission Township firefighter. After purchasing the shoe and apparel business, Anderson's, he would help his wife operate it.

Keith was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church where he married Sara Mayer in 1992. Their three blessings; Kody, Keiara and Kylynn were the stars in his eyes.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing and extended family gatherings, plus the many trips with family. He was always on the lookout for a good conversation, and was very insightful with what he had to say. He was dedicated to his family, and his character will live on through each of them.

Keith is survived by his wife Sara, of Mobridge, son Kody, of Mobridge, daughters; Keiara of Bismarck, ND, and Kylynn of Mobridge; his parents Marc and Audrey Lesmeister; one brother Jeff, of Roseville, MN, nieces and a nephew, two uncles, one aunt, a brother-in-law, Alan Mayer, and many wonderful cousins.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, several aunts and uncles.