Elbert C. Keith Obituary
From Blue Earth County Examiner
February 13, 1931. Elbert C. Keith passed away at home. His father was one of the pioneer settlers. Eldest son of S. M. Keith and was born in Buffalo Wisconsin on July 12, 1853. Came to Sterling with parents in 1860 where he lived until marriage in 1889 to Alice Perry. Moved to Brant Lake, South Dakota. Served for many years as Postmaster. Elected Clerk of Court and moved to Madison where he served eight years, later being County Auditor. In 1902 he moved to Payette Idaho where he owned a clothing store for many years until his health failed. He sold his business to his son Robert and spent several years in California.
He is mourned by wife and six children. Walter and Wayne of Rock Springs Wyoming, Mrs. Thomas Helmbolt of Long Beach California, Mrs. Earl Dribble and Robert Keith of Payette, Mrs. Harry Wright of Boise Idaho. Survived by sister, Mrs. Nettie Annis, and three brothers George Keith of Amboy, Melvin Keith of Sterling and Frank Keith of Long Beach.
Ray Keith Obituary
From Blue Earth County Examiner
Ray Keith, son of E.C. and Alice (Perry) Keith of Payette. Passed away on Saturday, March 13, 1920. Grandson of S.M. Keith and nephew of Mrs. Ed Annis and George Keith. Died at Pocatello. Returned to work with the Oregon Short Line at Pocatello and was struck with pneumonia. Sister Mrs. Nelle Dribble and brother Robert Keith were at bedside. Buried at Riverside Cemetery. Born in Brant Lake South Dakota on November 20, 1887. In 1902 moved to Payette with parents. Was mechanic so worked around. Quiet, retiring nature and studious. Served with Co. B 91st Division Heavy Artillery [WWI]. Survived by parents, three sisters Mrs. T.E. Helmbolt of Stetler Canada, Mrs. Leonard Wright of Jerome Idaho, Mrs. Earl Dribble of Payette, and three brothers Walter S. Keith of Emmet Idaho, and Robert and Wayne Keith of Pocatello.
Earl Dribble: Buried in Riverside Cemetery. Born October 31, 1894 and died October 13, 1955.
Perry Family Tree 