This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.iowa.counties.harrison/4199/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Richard Keith Meerhoff August 7, 1961 - February 10, 2007 The Dunlap Reporter February 16, 2007 Richard Keith Meerhoff, Jr., 45 of Dunlap, Iowa, died on Saturday, February 10, 2007, at his home. Keith was born on August 7, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents, Richard Keith and Joan (Hill) Meerhoff, Sr. The family moved to Phoenix, Ariz., and Keith graduated from Thunderbird High School in Phoenix. He was active in motocross and motocross trials. After graduation Keith moved to San Diego, Calif., and worked for United Moving and Mayflower with his brother, Eric. He then worked for CWX Trucking Company in San Diego as a warehouse manager. In November of 1997 he injured his back at work and had to have back surgery. He moved to Indianapolis and then in December of 2002 moved to Dunlap, Iowa. In August of 2005 he had to have his foot amputated. Keith was an avid NASCAR fan and especially a fan of Jeff Gordon. He also enjoyed the Miami Dolphins and fast cars. Keith was preceded in death by his father in December of 1987. He is survived by his mother, Joan Meerhoff of Dunlap! , Iowa; brother, Eric Meerhoff of Dunlap, Iowa; grandmother, Alda Moskin of Cleveland, Ohio, and other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap, Iowa, Thursday, February 15, 2007, at 6 p.m. Marcia Campbell of Lifeline Assembly of God Church in Dunlap will officiate. Family will greet friends from 4 p.m. until time of service on Thursday at the Fouts Funeral Home in Dunlap.