Jamie Spalinger
November 24, 2019
Our sympathy on the passing of your dad. Thinking of you and your family and remembering you in our prayers.
The Spalinger Family
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Jack A. Keitel, 83, of Sheboygan, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home. He was born January 18, 1936 the son of the late Arno and Alice (Oehler) Keitel. He attended St. Paul’s Lutheran grade school and graduated from North High School in the class of 1954. Jack was in the Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. On June 29, 1957 he was united in marriage to Joan Mueller at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He was employed at J.F. Ahern for 42 years, retiring in September 1997, a member of the Plumber and Steamfitter local 400, Appleton and past President of Local 401, Sheboygan. He received a 50-year membership pin from Local 400, Appleton. He was also a member of AAL (Thrivent) Branch 1754. Jack was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sheboygan Falls. Jack also enjoyed driving for Enterprise Rent-a-Car for over 10 years. On June 2007, Jack and Joan celebrated their 50th anniversary with family. Later, they enjoyed an Alaska Land and Cruise along with many other trips. They also had a place in Florida for 10 years. Jack will always be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Joan; three sons, Kal (Renee) Keitel, Rod (Jenny) Keitel and Jay (Cindy) Keitel; grandchildren, Greg (Jill) Keitel, Amy (Andy) Wetzel, Stacy (Tyler) Hagerstrom, Tim Keitel, Jeff Keitel, Kelly Keitel, Zach Keitel, Brooke (Eric) Ledermann, Trent (Sarah) Keitel, Kailee (Vince) Ridenour; sister-in-law, Janice Keitel; great-grandchildren Abby and Luke Keitel, Zoe and Jackson Hagerstrom, Nevaeh and Norah Ridenour and James Wetzel.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Victor and Daniel Keitel.
A funeral service will be held for Jack at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 23, 2019 in the chapel at Greenlawn Memorial Park, 6706 Superior Ave., Kohler, with visitation from 11:30 a.m. until the time of the service at 1:00 p.m. Entombment will take place in the Gardens of Peace Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in his name. Condolences may be expressed online at www.reinboldfh.com.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the first-floor nurses at Sunny Ridge Nursing Home for all of their care and support.
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James Keitel
November 23, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss. Can't even think of the words to express my feelings. May God be with you. He is in heaven now.
James Wagner
November 22, 2019
Sorry for your lost of a father , husband and grand dad. I new jack many years ago and mmay God Bless you all in this sad time.
Howard and Mary Ann Kusler
November 20, 2019
Our sympathy to you, Joan and family. So happy you could celebrate your many happy years of marriage and enjoy your family.
Alan & Marjorie Diederichs
November 20, 2019
We are sorry to hear of Jack's passing. He will be missed by his Family and the many friends he made
through his life. I worked many years with Jack starting in 1965 at the beginning of my Apprenticeship. Also had many good times with Jack and Joan on a personal level.
All the best to the Family,
Marjorie and Alan
Gene & Jeanette Lutze
November 19, 2019
Sending sympathy and prayers for your whole family.
Gene and Jeanette Lutze
Gary and Karla
November 19, 2019
Joan and family...….
We were blessed to have Jack and Joan as neighbors for many years.
We were saddened to learn Jack has died. His love of family and friends is the real-deal.
The world has lost someone very special in Jack; Heaven is very lucky to have him.
Our deepest sympathy to you all.
John Beeck
November 18, 2019
Kal, sincerest condolensces from Debbie and I. I remember your father from when we were in Webolos scouts - warm smile and friendly to everyone! Warmest regards - John and Debbie Beeck
Layne and Alan Millburg
November 18, 2019
Prayers for comfort and peace to Kal, Renee, and family for the loss of his father, her father-in-law, and the children's grandfather.