04/15/2026
Keitha M. Kuxhausen, age 93, passed away on April 11, 2026, at Heritage Estates in Gering, Nebraska, surrounded by her loving husband of nearly 72 years, Alvin Kuxhausen, along with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place at Bridgman Funeral Home. A memorial has been set up to Zion Evangelical Church of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The family will have a private celebration of life at a later date and time.
Keitha was born on May 26, 1932, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Carl and Louise (Herman) Benzel. She was preceded in death by her parents; her infant brother, Rodney Benzel; her brothers, Clarence (Betty) Benzel and Gerald (Hazel) Benzel; her sisters-in-law, Helen Schmer, Elaine Kuxhausen, and Marlene Kuxhausen; her brothers-in-law, Donald (Ruth) Kuxhausen and Gary (Ruby) Kuxhausen; and her in-laws, Alex and Amalia Kuxhausen; and sister-in-law Paulette Kuxhausen; and brother-in-law Harry Schmer.
Keitha is survived by her devoted husband, Alvin Kuxhausen, and their children, Rodney Kuxhausen and Teresa (Tess) Miller (Cley Miller). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Keith Kuxhausen (Jessica Ryks), Sterling Ziegler (Bailey), Taylor Ziegler, and Whitney Kuxhausen (Damien Alsidez). She is further survived by her brothers-in-law, Dick Kuxhausen and Norman Kuxhausen, her sisters-in-law, Betty Benzel and Shirley (Mike) Bauer, and several nieces and nephews. She is further survived by her great-grandchildren, Kyndra Kuxhausen (Raashan Cotton), Kyla Mondragon (Fredericko), and Kaly Kuxhausen; and her great-great-grandchildren, Macklyn Kuxhausen-Cotton and Amelia Mondragon, who were present at the time of her passing.
Keitha was always the first to volunteer to help family or friends and lovingly cared for her mother, sister-in-law, and aunt prior to their passing. She enjoyed Husker and Bronco football, Coca-Cola, animals, and above all, her family. She was always there for her grandchildren when needed and never said no when someone asked for help, doing so with a smile.
Adventurous and full of life, she was willing to try anything—even riding on the back of a motorcycle later in life. Though raised as a town girl, she married a farmer and enjoyed helping on the farm, embracing outdoor life through camping, boating, fishing, and hunting with her family.
Most of all, Keitha leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and family, exemplified by the nearly 72 years of unwavering love she shared with her husband, Alvin.