Warren "Keith" Stotts was born May 8, 1959, to Warren W & Vi Stotts in Martin, SD. He was the third of five children. They lived in Cody, Ne during his childhood years where he worked on the family ranch & attended Cody-Kilgore Unified Schools. They later moved to Valentine where Keith attended & graduated from Valentine Rural High School. He attended school for diesel mechanic for 1 year.
He was married to Deanna Allard for 14 years. Two children were born into that union, Kelli & Mike.
Throughout the years, Keith worked several jobs from Road Construction to auto/diesel mechanics. His favorite job however was as an over-the-road truck driver, as an owner/operator. Keith & his mom briefly owned the Diamond X Bar in Valentine, NE. He enjoyed boating, fishing, racing and watching Husker football.
In the last few years, he made a home in Altus, OK with his daughter Kelli and her family.
Keith passed away in Altus, OK, on Oct 15, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents Warren and Vi Stotts.
Keith is survived by his children Kelli (Bryant) Kruckenberg of Altus, Ok., Mike (Maisie) Stotts of Valentine, Ne. Grandchildren Timothy Petersen, Katherine Petersen, Allison Petersen, Collin Stotts. His siblings Steven (Mary) Stotts of Topeka KS, Eileen Stotts of Rapid City SD, Richard Stotts of San Antonio TX, Andy (RaeAnn) Stotts of West Point Ne. Many other close friends & families.
Service, Monday, Oct 25 at 11:00 AM at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Valentine. Burial at a later date. Family receiving friends at Sandoz Funeral Home on Sunday, Oct 24 form 5 to 7 PM with rosary recited at 7:00 PM .