Keith David Arbore

Keith David Arbore, 57, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Marion, Iowa, where a visitation will begin at 11 a.m. until the service time. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery in Cedar Rapids.

Keith was born on March 15, 1969, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of John and Mina (Woods) Arbore. He was a graduate of Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School and went on to attend Kirkwood Community College and continued to the University of Iowa, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, and Technology. On October 19, 1991, Keith was united in marriage to Tina Louise Campbell in Marion.

In his career, Keith demonstrated commitment and versatility. He worked in customer service for many years, most recently lending his skills to Blue Cross Blue Shield. Beyond his role in customer service, Keith was an entrepreneur at heart. From 1988 until 2014, he owned and operated his own DJ business, blending his passion for music with a knack for creating memorable experiences for others. He retired in 2023.

A passionate history enthusiast, Keith was a devoted Civil War collector and cherished the opportunity to explore maps. He found joy and relaxation in traveling, listening to music, and spending time outdoors camping and enjoying bonfires. He was an avid Minnesota Vikings football fan. Most of all, Keith treasured time spent with his family, which he regarded as his proudest accomplishment. His warmth, generosity, and joyful spirit left an indelible mark on all who knew him and he will be greatly missed.

Keith is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of nearly 35 years, Tina Arbore; four children, Emily (Roy) Arbore, Maddie (Jhaime) Arbore, Andrew Arbore, and Abby Arbore, all of Cedar Rapids; five grandchildren, Maliah, Malachi, Jaylie, Jaylani, and Naya; his parents, John and Mina Arbore of Cedar Rapids; and sister, Laurie (Davis) Michaelsen of Kansas City, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rhoda and Keith Woods and Catherine and William Arbore, and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Suzanne and Kenneth Campbell.

Memorials in Keith’s memory may be directed to the American Diabetes Association or to his family.

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