Cheryl Ann Keast


Cheryl Keast passed July 17, 2010 at the age of 66. Cheryl was born January 13, 1944 to Nels and Gwen (Carter) Block Jr. in Harlan, IA. Cheryl was a 1962 graduate of Harlan Community Schools. After graduating, Cheryl moved to Omaha, NE and started working at Mutual of Omaha. On September 19, 1964 Cheryl was united in marriage to Walter Keast at the Harlan First Baptist Church. Two children were born to this union, Debbie and Steve.


Cheryl and Walt owned and operated Davenport Motors, later to be named Keast Chevrolet in Oakland, IA. Cheryl was active in the business until her health forced her to retire. Before making their home in Oakland, in 1976, Cheryl and her family lived in Lincoln, NE and Austin, MN, where they made many lifelong friends.


Cheryl was an avid shopper and enjoyed buying gifts for her grandchildren. She loved spending time with her family and friends at their home in Okoboji. Cheryl and Walt also enjoyed traveling around the country, especially to car shows and NASCAR races.


Cheryl was a member of the Oakland United Methodist Church, Tangier Shrine, Vintage Iron ladies and Daughters of the Nile.


Cheryl is survived by her husband Walt of Oakland; her daughter Debbie of Omaha and her son Steve and wife Amy of Harlan; her grandchildren Madison and Ellen; her parents Nels and Gwen Block of Harlan; and her brothers Ronald Block and wife Kathy of Harlan and Donald Block and wife Martha of Cooper City, FL. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.


Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM at the Oakland United Methodist Church in Oakland. Visitation with the family will be held at the Oakland United Methodist Church on Tuesday evening from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Interment will be at the Macedonia Cemetery at Macedonia. Memorials are suggested to the Oakland United Methodist Church and the Tangier Shrine of Omaha. Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is in charge of arrangements.