Keith Jump

Jump, Robert “Keith,” 82, of Moscow Mills, MO, died June 25, 2025.

Keith was born in Lebanon, MO, on June 30, 1942 but spent most of his youth in Park Rapids, MN. He was a star player on the Park Rapids High School basketball team. He graduated from North Dakota State University in 1964 and remained a loyal fan of the Bison football team. He was on active duty in the Army from 1964 until 1968 and then in the Army Reserves from 1971 to 1976.

Keith held several jobs during his lifetime including being an insurance underwriter, Christian Science nurse, photo technician and tax preparer. He was very involved with his church and loved to travel. His favorite activity was watching and supporting his grandchildren in their sports.

Keith is survived by his wife of 29 years, Sandy (nee: Marschalk); his brother Richard (Sharon) Jump; his three children, David Jump, Michael (Yvette) Jump and Jamie Jump; his stepson Ben (Jennifer) Beger and his stepdaughter Beth (Courtney) Tallyn; his nine grandchildren, RJ, Tyler, Brendan, Jason, Taylor, Brenden, Dylan, Lindsey and Jacob; and his two great-grandchildren, Charlotte and Christian.

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

Memorials can be made to The Campership Fund, PO Box 410553, St. Louis, MO 63141.