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\"\"KEOTA\u2014Dennis Dean Gifford, age 84, of Keota, died Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the United Presbyterian Home in Washington.
\nDennis was born June 28, 1941, in Stanley, Wisconsin, the son of Simeon and Olga \u201cBobbie\u201d (Larson) Gifford.\u00a0 His family moved to Charles City, Iowa when he was in 4th grade and he graduated from Charles City High School.\u00a0 On February 2, 1963, he married Laurel Immel at St. John Lutheran Church in Charles City.\u00a0 Dennis attended Trade School for Journeyman Machine Repair for Oliver Corp. and also for locksmith training. He was parts person for Tadlocks Parts and Service of Keota for 12 years. Then he was in sales and public relations for Des Moines Iron and Supply for 21 years, retiring in 2007, and was owner\/operator of Dennis Gifford Locksmith business for 48 years.\u00a0 Dennis was a member of the United Church of Faith, where he served on Session and the Church Advisory Board.\u00a0 He was also a member of the Lions Club, where he served as President and other offices, the Iowa Locksmith Association, Wilson Library Board and volunteered with Hays Pure Water in Washington since 2007.
\nSurvivors include his wife: Laurel of Keota; daughter: Crystal (E.J. Jones) Gifford of Blue Grass; granddaughter: Zoey Wroth; foster granddaughter: Christina Hulme; brothers-in-law: Jack (Muriel) Immel, \u00a0Leroy Reuscher; sister-in-law: Virginia \u201cGinny\u201d Giffordl nieces and nephews: Dan Ferch, Joyce Mead, Ron Gifford, Cindy (John) Van, Lorna Immel, Jay Immel, Anne (Jeff) Cheramy, Brian (Carolyn) Immel, and several great- nieces and nephews \u00a0He was preceded in death by his parents; son: Keith; brother: Les Gifford; two sisters: Diane Reuscher and one in infancy; 3 brothers- in-law and 2 sisters-in-law: Bill (Loretta) Immel, Dick (Vivian) Immel and Ray Immel; foster son: Richard Hartson; foster daughter: Rose Streff; nephew: Michael Immel and foster grandson: Eric Streff.<\/p>\n

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026<\/span>, at the United Church of Faith, with Pastor Vince Homan officiating.\u00a0 The service will also be live streamed on the Powell Funeral Home facebook page. Burial will be at Keota Cemetery at a later date.\u00a0 Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. on Saturday<\/span> at the church.<\/p>\n

A memorial fund has been established for the Wilson Memorial Library, Iowa Lions Eye Bank or the United Church of Faith.\u00a0 Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Dennis and his family.\u00a0 Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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