Keith Uriah Casey Jr. age 65 of Jeffers passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at the Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30th at the Jeffers Community Center. Stephens Funeral Service – Westbrook Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. 

Keith was born December 20, 1960 in Tulsa, OK to Keith Sr & Margaret (Harrison) Casey. He was baptized in the Baptist Church. As a child he and his siblings moved with his mother to Minnesota and was raised by her and his stepfather Noble Swenson. He was confirmed at Highwater Lutheran Church. Keith attended Storden Schools and later Storden Jeffers High School. He married Debbie Sargent and adopted her twin daughters. Keith later married Lisa Ennenga and gained three sons and another daughter to this union. They later had a son of their own. Keith worked the majority of his life at Jeffers Drayline. Later he started Casey’s Backhoe and Hauling until he retired due to a disability. Keith most recently worked on the farm at Highwater Creek Ranch. He served as an EMT and in the Jeffers Fire Department. Keith had a great personality and was always cracking jokes. He had a heart of gold and was always willing to lend a hand to those who needed help. He always kept everyone informed as to what was going on in the area and was known as “The Jeffers News”. Keith loved racing and working in the pit crews. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching Nascar and Sprint Car races. He also enjoyed hunting and working on the farm. Most of all, Keith loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. In keeping with his generous spirit and his desire to help others, Keith gave one final gift at the end of his life by being a tissue donor. 

Keith is survived by his children: Chantel Anderson of Lamberton, Chasity (Jamin) Fast of Mountain Lake, Jordan (Josh) Ennenga of Minneapolis, Marki (Wade) Casey of Sanborn, Max McBeain of Comfrey, Taylor McBeain of Brookings & Cale (Ashley) Casey of Jeffers; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren with two on the way; siblings: John (Mary) Casey of Lamberton, Judith (significant other Lane) Casey of Everly, IA, Ray Dean (Fred) Swenson of Brainerd; godchildren Walyn & Ali; and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents & stepfather Noble, wife Lisa, siblings: Keatha, Jeffrey, Jackie Margaret, Brenda, Benny Ray & Jerry Wayne, son in law Chad Anderson, and niece Tash Lynn Casey and baby Lisa.