Keith Porter

Keith Alden Porter, age 72 of Cottage Grove, died on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Regions Hospital after complications from a brain aneurysm.

Keith was born on December 5, 1950, in Crookston, MN. He attended elementary, middle and high school in School District #595 in East Grand Forks, MN. He received his Bachelor of Architecture from North Dakota State University in Fargo, ND.

Keith and Bonnie married on June 1, 1974.

Keith spent 40 years as an architect. He completed projects in over 14 states and was licensed in MN, ND, SD, IA, and MO. Keith retired in Cottage Grove, MN in 2010.

When not working, Keith could be found enjoying one of his many hobbies. His hobbies included drawing, painting, cartooning, trivia, movies, and television. He enjoyed illustrating and following all of the U.S. Team Sports, especially the Minnesota Vikings. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing and golfing and was an avid volunteer for various civic and church organizations.

Keith is survived by his loving wife, Bonnie; children, Kevin (Aundrea), and Lisa (Isaac); and 6 grandchildren, Collin, Jeremiah, Abigail, Jasmine, Jackson, and Isabella.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Gladys.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 1pm with visitation beginning at 12pm at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th Street South Cottage Grove, MN).