Belvidere, IL

Keith J. Haskins, 77, of Belvidere, passed away Saturday morning, May 21, 2016 at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center after a brief illness. Born March 4, 1939 in La Crosse, WI, son of Calvin and Dorothy (Mlsna) Haskins. Keith served in the United States Army. He married the love of his life, Melvina Krug on August 22, 1959 in Galesville, WI. Keith was employed as a manager for PAG, IMC, and Farm Service. He attended Zion Lutheran Church, and was a member of the Moose Club and the National Rifle Association. Keith enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching westerns. He was an avid Green Bay Packer and Chicago Cubs fan.

Keith is loved and will be missed by his wife, Melvina; son, Brian (Nancy) Haskins; daughter, Debra (Dr. William) Bush; grandchildren, Jennifer (Jay) Steinhausen, Nicholas Haskins, and Jacqulyn Haskins; 6 step-grandchildren; sister, Beverly (Roger) Nyborg; brothers, LaMont (Nancy) Haskins, and Roger (Margie) Haskins; sister-in-law, Sue Haskins; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother, Dennis Haskins, and son-in-law, David Finnestad.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Anderson Funeral and Cremation Service, 218 W. Hurlbut Ave, Belvidere, with Rev. Scott Stolberg officiating. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m., until the time of service. Memorials may be given to the family for a memorial to be established at a later date. To light a candle or share a condolence, please visit www.AndersonFCS.com.