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Robert Keel Obituary
Col Robert "Bob" Keel, US Army (Ret)
January 31, 1934
June 27, 2021
Colonel Robert "Bob" Keel passed peacefully at home on June 27, 2021.
Bob served his country and community with respect, diligence, fairness, and good humor. Born and raised in South Dakota, he joined the US Navy at age 17 and served on a destroyer in the Korean War. After graduating from South Dakota State University on the GI bill, he served in the US Army as a hospital administrator in Viet Nam, Korea, Germany, Italy, and at stateside posts including Fitzsimmons and Fort Carson.
Retiring from military service in 1979, he then taught high school science in Colorado Springs and motivated many District 2 students well beyond the classroom.
Bob studied western US history throughout his life and was an avid supporter of indigenous communities there. He loved to travel, approach each day as a new adventure, and "make memories".
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne; daughter, Kathy; son, Blaine; and stepchildren, Anne and Glenn Cummings.
An informal gathering of friends to celebrate Bob's life will occur at Bear Creek Regional Park East, Pavilion #4, corner of West Rio Grande Street and Creek Crossing Street, at 10:00AM, Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Burial will occur at a later date in Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana: stlabre.org
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Sam
June 25, 2023
I learned of Bob's passing way after the fact. I wish I had known sooner. I pray his soul is at peace, and his family, especially Sue, as well.
Sam
February 22, 2023
I have just heard about Bob´s passing. I don´t read The Gazette. I wish Bob´s family peace, calm and wonderfully warm memories.
Sam
Linda Marie Vandezande
May 24, 2022
We just learned about Bob. Sincere sympathies to his family.
Steve Young
July 4, 2021
The Buckley SFB military Retiree Activities Office (RAO) would like to offer our sincere condolences and our gratitude for Col Keel's distinguished service to our country in the Army. If you would like help with any matters related to casualty assistance, Defense Finance & Accounting Service, Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), Veterans Affairs (VA), etc. you can contact our office on Buckley AFB at 720-847-6693. The RAO is staffed by volunteers, all military retirees themselves, and our sole purpose is to provide assistance to any military retirees and surviving spouses/family members with anything related to their military service and/or benefits, in particular during difficult times such as this. We are deeply sorry for your loss.
Steve Young
Lt Col, USAF, Ret
Director, Buckley SFB RAO
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