Keith "Lala" Lavalla

Keith L. "LaLa" LaValla, age 66, died peacefully at home on June 17, 2020, after recently being diagnosed with cancer. Keith LeRoy, the son of Walter "Wally" and Josephine "Josie" (Albrecht) LaValla, was born on August 24, 1953, in Hastings. Keith attended St. Boniface Grade School and graduated from Hastings High School with the class of 1971. Keith worked for a short time prior to enlisting in the United States Army in 1972 and was later honorably discharged in 1975. Keith worked a brief while at Smead Mfg. prior to his longtime career with Zetwick Construction. After his retirement, he continued to work as a janitor at the Coliseum Bar in Hastings. Keith also studied computer sciences over the years and enjoyed learning how to fix them. Keith loved hunting and fishing with his dad, and was a talented bowler (even scored a 290) and pool player. In his younger years, Keith was an avid downhill skier and golfer. He was also a longtime member of the Eagle's Club in Hastings. He is survived by his parents, Wally and Josie LaValla; aunts, Jennie LaValla and Mary LaValla; special friends, Jason, Jay, and Brian; and by many cousins, other relatives, and close friends. Memorial services will be held 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings, with Father David Hennen officiating. Interment will follow at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Cemetery in Hastings. Family and friends are cordially invited to a visitation from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., and to a reception following the interment, all at the funeral home on Wednesday. Keith's family request those attending to be dressed in casual clothes, just as he would have wanted everyone to be. Arrangements are being completed by Starkson Family Life Celebration Chapel of Hastings.