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Keith Nemmers Obituary

Keith (Kei) Nemmers age 56 made his transition April 25, 2017.

He has now spiritually joined his father Francis 'Fritz' and brother Al 'Capone'.

Family members are mother Grace, sister Elaine (Ken), brother Steve 'Heavy' (Sam), brother Mark 'Mar' (Judy), brother Jim (Bev), sister Cindy, brother Karl 'Cube' (Patte), brother Paul 'Herbie' (Suzy). Wife Lela Rae and very happily married 30 years, together 33.

He was born in Iowa and has lived in Colorado since 1985.

He was a successful custom home builder and had worked in some sort of construction all of his life.

He was blessed to have had so many family members and friends in his life. He enjoyed spending time with all of his family and friends and has left lots of memories with everyone. He was a kind, loyal, patient, funny, adventurous man who enjoyed an active lifestyle and loved hunting, camping, atving, snowmobiling, fishing and motorcycling.

He had incredible patience teaching and helping others. So many of his nieces, nephews and his friends' kids learned so much and benefited from him while enjoying their childhood adventures.

A celebration of life for his friends and family to be held May 13 in Monument, details to follow. Flowers can be donated to Memorial Central ICU, please not all at once but whenever you think of him. No monetary gifts please.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2017.

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October 25, 2017

Our deepest sympathy we worked for Keith for many years drilling wells. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. Hamacher Well Works Inc Simla Co

Paul Lata

June 20, 2017

Lela, I'm so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family.

May 10, 2017

Dear Lela -
A wonderful spirit has been set free of these earthly binds...never that far though from a thought, the whispering wind above or a beautiful sunny day when our minds drift to his remembrance.

Our deepest condolences.
Dára, Joe, Erik Cunliffe, Erin & Jason Wyld

somewhere in colorado?

Terry Layh

May 10, 2017

our brother has left us, now we must enjoy life like he loved to live
we our going to miss him dearly.
There will never be another
Kei your the best!!

lots of love to you Lela

Terry&Peggy Layh
Gunnison-C/S

Jim and Phyllis Tigges

May 10, 2017

Lela, Very sorry to hear of your loss of Kei. I am sure you are heart broken, but please know we are here for you and have you in our thoughts and prayers. Kei will definitely be missed by many!

Michelle & Eddie Day

May 5, 2017

Lela we are so heartbroken to hear about Keith. We hope you can find peace in all of your memories. We were lucky to meet the two of you and get to know you both. We will forever appreciate all of the hard work Keith put into the beautiful home that he built for us. He was a very kind-hearted, patient man. Thank you for sharing him with us!

May 2, 2017

Dear Lela, we are all Heart Broken about Kei!! So thankful that we were all together for Kei and Grace's Birthdays. The Nemmers Family will never be the same without him with us. He will always be Loved and Missed by all. Love Ya!!! Sam

May 2, 2017

Lela & families, We were so sorry to hear about Kei's passing. He was a great guy. Loved riding with both of you. Hold onto the beautiful memories you two shared. Doug & Linda Veach, Otter Creek, Ia

Bill & Kathy Schwindt

May 1, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Angie Davis

May 1, 2017

He will forever be remembered by his smile, laugh & calm demeanor. Thankful he left so many great memories with so many people, he will forever live on through them. Lela, my deepest sympathy to you, and to the rest of the family. He will be deeply missed. ❤

May 1, 2017

Lela,I'm so sorry to hear of kieth's passing.My thoughts are with you.God Bless. Jerry Goodrich

May 1, 2017

Lela,Keith was an amazing man and such a dear friend he will be missed by all that crossed his path just know that we love you and if you need a shoulder were here for you as all your family and friends are R.I.P.ride into that sunset

April 30, 2017

Our sincere regrets. Love to you all. Judy and Butch Merritt

Rita McFarlin

April 30, 2017

Our Sincere Sympathy to the entire Nemmers family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. Thinking of you Steve, Sam, Lela and Cube.

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