Keith Bass, 46, of De Soto died July 27, 2022, in Washington, Mo. Mr. Bass was born July 5, 1976, in Sikeston, the son of Edna Bass of Mountain View, and grew up in Bertrand where he attended Charleston High School. After graduation, he served in the U.S. Navy, then returned to the area and worked as an engineer for Union Pacific. He was a member of the BLET and VFW and served with the National Guard. He enjoyed making jokes, summertime, being on the river and beach, grilling, smoking meats, staying busy, good music, cold beer, telling stories and spending time with family.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife: Amber Bass of De Soto; a daughter: Delaney Bass of De Soto; a son: Keaton Bass of Columbia; a sister: Margot Marshall of Mountain View; his “railroad brothers,” and many other family members and friends.
A celebration of life is scheduled from 2 p.m. until a funeral service at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5, at Mahn Funeral Home, 900 Main, in De Soto. Military honors will follow the service at 5:45 p.m. Arrangements are under the direction of Mahn Funeral Home.