Erdmann, Keith

KEITH MIDDLETON ERDMANN, of Lethbridge, passed away peacefully at Fairmont Extendicare, on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at the age of 80 years.

Keith will be sadly missed by his wife of 47 years Donna Lee, children Suzanne Erdmann and Craig (Desiree) Erdmann, four stepsons Lee (Susan) Van Buskirk, Billy (Venyce) Van Buskirk, Richard (Debbie) Van Buskirk, and Patrick (Shelley) Van Buskirk, brother Ted (Coral) Erdmann and sister-in-law Donna Erdmann, as well as 18 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

Keith was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Margaret Erdmann, and his younger brother Don Erdmann. 

Keith was born and raised in Lethbridge, AB, and held a lengthy career as an auctioneer, starting at the age of 19, until he retired. Along with his weekly Thursday night sales, he was very active in donating his time to community and charity auctions with various organizations like the Magrath Curling Club, Lethbridge College Foundation Wine Festival, Foremost Library, Coaldale Museum, Lethbridge Hurricanes, and numerous others.  Keith was President of the Auctioneers Association of Alberta in 1980 and aided the association during many of their philanthropic activities.

Along with being a member of the Elks Club for years, he was also a member of the Magrath Golf Club.

At Keith's request, no funeral service will be held. Cremation entrusted to Cornerstone.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Children's Wish Foundation (makeawish.ca).