Keith D Glasgow

Keith D. Glasgow passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early hours of the morning. He was just one month shy of his 73rd birthday. Although his health had been declining over the past couple years, this came without notice to his family. His sudden departure was especially unexpected considering that he required a “two week notice” from us before any big event. C’mon, Dad!

Keith was born and baptised in Pittsburgh, PA on June 25, 1953, to Karl Emerson Glasgow II and Evelyn Kathryn (Keller) Glasgow. He was the youngest of four boys and a surprise to his family as he was 15 years younger than his closest brother. Keith fondly spoke of his mother and how she treasured (spoiled) her youngest son.

He grew to become an adventurous teenager who adopted the hippie lifestyle of the time, despite turning down the opportunity to attend Woodstock. This decision he considered a blessing in some of his stories and a regret in others. This lifestyle came with a love of hitchhiking which eventually brought him to Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to visit his brother, Fred. There he stayed to work a summer job at a local canning factory, Green Giant. One fateful day, amidst the pile of green beans, he fell for a feisty red-head and put down his hitchhiking thumb for good. Keith married Virginia (Ginny) Lea Bromberek on April 28, 1973 at St. Patrick’s Church in Beaver Dam and together they raised 5 children.

Keith found permanent employment at Monarch Range. During this time, he was developing a passion that enabled him to see the world through a unique lens. He turned that gift into a career. By 1986, he transitioned to full-time professional photography. This provided for his family and he continued running his business for the next 40 years. He captured moments of joy, love, and history for generations of families.

Keith had a wide variety of interests beyond his career. He had a natural talent for music, being able to play piano and guitar by ear. He loved to tinker with electronics and computers. His children were the first on the block to have a Commodore 64 and a car phone which took up the entire front seat. He enjoyed writing both for pleasure and business. His knowledge of the English language became a bit of a sore subject for his family who were often corrected for their inferior grammar. By the way, folks, never pronounce the T in OFTEN. His long list of hobbies included aviation, target shooting, and culinary delights. He enjoyed hiking, biking, and historical sightseeing with Ginny. In most recent years, he fulfilled his life-long dream of becoming a licensed ham radio operator and enthusiast. He spent many happy hours chatting with his beloved friends across the airwaves. It fit perfectly with his love for endless banter and deep conversation.

On April 30, 2024, after 51 years of marriage, Keith lost Ginny to cancer. To lose his love was devastating enough, but shortly after, health issues added to his agony. The silver lining on these tragedies was his need for regular assistance in his daily tasks. Our blessing as family was being able to spend this extra time with him, learning from him and sharing our lives with him more closely than ever before. Keith took deep pride in his 20 grandchildren who enjoyed listening to his endless stories and put up with his mischievous teasing and loving advice. He shared deep patriotism, strong pro-life convictions, work ethic, and love of God. His faith in Christ, his Savior, anchored his life. His Bible was often within arm’s reach and he put his trust in the Holy Word of God. These memories are some of the most precious we will hold in our hearts.

Keith is survived by his children and grandchildren; Elizabeth (Steven) Luedtke (Abraham [Joy], Abbey, Evelyn, Sadie, Simeon Pio, Eden, Miriam), Kate (Chad) Olsen (Isaac, Lilly, Oliver, Henry, Adeline, Hazel), Ellie (Peter II) Frey (Caleb, Elijah, Madelyne, Leah, Cameron, Cecilia, Peter III), Timothy Glasgow, Samuel Glasgow, and great-grandchild Corbin Luedtke. He is also survived by his brother Page (Gail) Glasgow. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia L. Glasgow, his parents, brother Lt. Col. Karl E. Glasgow III, and brother Frederick K. Glasgow.

Keith’s memorial service will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home located at N7199 N Crystal Lake Road, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am, service at 12:00 pm, burial to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Please join us for a reception and meal which will take place after the burial at St. Katharine Drexel Mission Hall, 408 S. Spring Street, Beaver Dam.

Memorials in Keith’s name can be made to the Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County.