Keith Elmer Eggert's Obituary
Keith Elmer Eggert, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and Bible teacher went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 9. He passed peacefully at home in Lakeland, FL surrounded by family.
Keith was born in Victor, IA on September 28, 1940 to Elmer and Kathleen Eggert. He graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago in 1961 where he studied piano and Bible. It was there that he met "the cutest little blonde girl" named Sandra Justus with whom he celebrated his 63rd wedding anniversary on August 20, 2024.
He went on to earn a Bachelor of Music in piano at the University of Michigan, a Master of Music at the University of Arizona, and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary. Over several decades, Keith served the Lord as both a pastor and a professor of Bible and music in Michigan, Nebraska, Colorado, Alabama, Florida and North Carolina.
One of his longest seasons of ministry was teaching at Spurgeon Baptist Bible College in Mulberry, FL for 10 years. During that time, he and Sandra, along with a few special friends, started Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven, FL where he served many years as the Minister of Music, Adult Sunday School teacher and Interim Pastor.
He also served as Associate Pastor & Minister of Music at Starkey Road Baptist Church in Seminole, FL for 18 years and as Pastor to Senior Adults at Antioch Baptist Church in Lumberton, NC for 15 years. Other things he thoroughly enjoyed were writing Sunday School material for Union Gospel Press, teaching piano to his great-grandchildren and cheering for the Michigan Wolverines.
Keith is survived by his wife Sandra and four children: Karen Williams, Denise (Dennis) Davison, Brian (Angela) Eggert and Nolan Eggert; brother Dennis (Mary) Eggert, sister-in-law Diana Eggert, aunt Mary Fullmer; 17 grandchildren: Amber (John) Wiseman, Brittni (Geoff) McNett, Hayley (Alex) Raymond, Dustin (Erin) Williams, Chelsea (Dave) Thompson, Danney (Calvin) Reyes, Caitie (Kenyon) Dodge, Maeghan, Gilbert and Emily Eggert, Lacey Williams, Chloe, Ronan, Declan and Finnegan Eggert; 18 great-grandchildren: Ruby and Sawyer Berganza, Daisy, Avery and Gryffin Wiseman, Desmond and Eleanor McNett, Violet, Jasmine, Primrose and Camellia Thompson, Magnolia, Willow and Holly Raymond, Bear Williams, and Oliver Reyes; several nieces and nephews, and many special friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother Ronald Eggert, uncles Edmond and Leland (Hazel) Fullmer, daughter Brenda Eggert, son-in-law Robert Williams and three grandchildren: Adam Davison, Logan Williams and Payton Grace Raymond. Keith's ministry as a pastor, musician and Bible teacher has impacted countless lives, including pastors and missionaries currently serving around the country and the world.
His family and good friends will cherish the memory of his deep love for the Lord, his family, good humor and great music. Services will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven on Saturday, May 17. Visitation will begin at 10 am, followed by a Celebration of Life service at 11 am.
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