Keith M. Shirk, 89, of North Platte, NE died on February 25, 2021 at Great Plains Health. He was born on October 27, 1931 to Reuben and Rosie (Durner) Shirk.

He graduated from Curtis with the class of 1949. A few years after graduating, Keith entered the U.S. Army and served from July 23, 1953 to May 28, 1955. He married Judy Chapin on November 6, 1960 at the Arnold United Methodist Church. To this union two children were born: Kenda and Stephan.

After his discharge from the Army, he went to school in Omaha, NE and worked for Western Electric. In 1958, Keith moved back to North Platte and worked for Field Birge Lumber Company for 3 years. He also sold MoorMan Feed to farmers and ranchers for around 30 years. When he retired from the feed sales, he started Keith Shirk Sales, selling baling twine and net wrap until 2015.

Keith was a former member of the American Legion, and the Lincoln County Feeder & Ranchers, West Central Pork Producers, Elks Club, and a current member of The Eagles Club.

He enjoyed camping with family and friends, fishing, and, playing shuffle board while wintering in Apache Junction, AZ. He was an avid Husker Fan and season ticket holder and loved watching NASCAR races.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother-in-law, Doris and Melvin McMichael; and his mother and father-in-law, Margaret and Charles Chapin.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Judy; his children, Kenda, husband, Eric Pollock and Stephan, significant other, Becky Parker; two grandchildren, Matthew, his wife, Leanna, and Miranda, her husband, Josh Lowery; a great grandchild, Colt, and another one on the way; three nieces, Deb, Kathy and Peg; along with numerous other family members and friends.

A Funeral Service will be 11:00. a.m., Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Ned Cooper officiating.  Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, NE with Full Military Honors provided by the North Platte Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the Donor's Choice.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements. The service will be livestreamed via Carpenter Memorial Chapels Facebook page. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be directed to www.carpentermemorial.com .