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Keith Nielsen Obituary
Keith Nielsen, 46 years of New Tripoli, went home with His Lord and Saviour on November 18, 2013. He was the husband of Carletta (Marrible) Nielsen. Born in Upper Darby, raised in New Tripoli, he was a son of Dale and Peggy Nielsen with whom he resided. Keith attended Northwestern High School, graduating in 1985. He was on the championship track and field team and the wrestling team. Keith was very involved in local church activities and Word of Life Youth Group at Northern Valley Evangelical Church, where he attended. He received an athletic scholarship in wrestling to Ithaca College, where his major was Recreational Therapy with Exercise Science. Keith interned at Harmanville Rehab Hospital working with traumatic brain injury patients. He graduated in 1989 and worked at Sunrise Rehabilitation Hospital in Florida. He became a personal therapist to a brain injury patient in the Bahamas. After returning to the Lehigh Valley he was employed in numerous health clubs and transitioned into corporate fitness for AT&T and Lucent Technologies. Keith later went to work for SSI, where he was a dedicated and passionate sales and design consultant for advanced fire suppression systems. Survivors: Parents; wife; son, Cody; and daughter, Karina; brothers, Gary and wife Nancy, Glenn and wife Jean Ann, Gregg and wife Kim, and Kirk and fiancee Heather Marano; sister-in-law, Sue Nielsen; two uncles; 11 nieces and nephews; one great niece. Services: Memorial Service, 12 p.m., Friday, November 22, at Northern Valley Evangelical Free Church, 7343 Gun Club Rd., New Tripoli with the Rev. Steve Santos officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Church. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. Arrangements by Keller Funeral Homes, Inc., New Tripoli. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.kellerfuneralhomes.com Contributions: In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Church, which Keith helped to build.
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Memories and Condolences
for Keith Nielsen
Barbara Zettlemoyer
November 18, 2019
Just Keith's name, brings me to tears. He will remain inside my spirit, until I take my last breath. He was a very special friend to my sons, Rich, John & Russ, they all loved him as I did. We still talk about him, I guess the memories of Keith remains with all of us. He is, & was the most special guy, that ever entered into our home. And would Always, help anyone, at anytime, even in days when he felt very sick...That's all for now, because I can't stop crying. We Truly Love You & Miss You Keith, & that Special smile & spirit, you shared with so many. I can't wait until our spirits will all be united again......What a glorious time that will be.
Janice Petroll Wagner
December 14, 2013
Dear Gregg and Kirk and families,
I just found out about Keith today. I am very sorry to hear about his passing. My deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Scott Frey
December 3, 2013
Keith is one of the greatest friends, brother, mentor, teacher and Christian anyone could ever hope for.....I miss my brother, but I am grateful to God for bringing Keith into my life to make my life soooo much better! Love ya, Bro! -Scott-
November 28, 2013
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person. We are fellow Northwestern Lehigh Graduates. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Nielsen Family.
Jason and Michele Scherer
Starr (Rauch) Peluso
November 27, 2013
Very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Keith's amazing smile, kind words, and his warm personality.
Matthew & Cynthia White
November 26, 2013
To Carletta, Cody, Karina, and Nielsen Family
Sorry for the loss of your Husband,Father, and son. Our prayers
Are with you always. Keep in touch.
Uncle Matt & Cynthia White
Annmarie (Davis) Ogle
November 26, 2013
Mr. and Mrs. Nielsen & family, so sorry for your loss. I was blessed to know Keith through church and youth group. Many great memories playing volleyball in the back of the church as well as at the Taylor's home. Death's sting is never easy. Hopefully comfort is found in the fact that through Christ we can see each other again some day in paradise.
Cristy Ward
November 24, 2013
Praying for all of you...such an amazing, warm, precious man that touched the hearts of all who knew him!!
Christine Styron Feit
November 23, 2013
I was blessed to have met Keith 20 yrs ago through work. He quickly became a good friend.
The powerful and positive energy that radiated from his core being touched everyone he encountered. Life and time took us down different roads but I was fortunate enough to have meet him again very briefly through his dear friend Janet. Illness or not, that same amazing energy still illuminated all things around him. Blessed are those whose lives he touched.
Cheryl (Staudt) Boyer
November 23, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Keith was an awesome human being and loved so very much.
Donna Ondek-McCrea
November 22, 2013
To the Nielsen Clan - my heart breaks for you at your loss of Keith. Praise be to God that we have a hope of seeing each other again in heaven. My husband and I will lift your family in prayer. May the God of all comfort come to each of you and wrap his loving arms around you especially during this most difficult time.
I'm sorry for your loss.
Brenda Moyer Klinger
November 21, 2013
So sorry to hear of Keith's home-going. My sister and I spent a lot of time with him in high school. He was a wonderful testimony for our Savior! Praying for God's grace and comfort during this difficult time. Rejoicing for Keith that he is home with our Lord and that we will see him again!
November 21, 2013
Kieth RiP. We had many wrestling matches and trained together from JHS to HS. Perhaps something your loved ones (parents) would remember is that our senior year match. I was beating you...then errr I pinned myself, and we laughed after the match. My sympathies to your family...Kevin Kloiber, PHS, 1985
Karen Richardson
November 21, 2013
Carletta and family. I'm so very sorry to learn of Keith's passing. I'm sure he fought long and hard to continue his life on Earth, but you will one day be reunited again. God Bless You, and know that you will be kept in my thoughts and prayers!
Cheri (Fister) Keller
November 21, 2013
To the Nielson family, I am so sorry for your loss! Peggy and Dale, you did a fine job as parents and although this is God's gain, it's sad to lose one of your own. We haven't seen you for a really long time, but there are so many good memories Tommy and I will always have from our childhood spent with fellow Christians like you. I'll be praying for peace and comfort for all of you. Love, Cheri and JR
Melanie Willis
November 21, 2013
Carletta and family: I'm very sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time ahead.
Robin Cox
November 21, 2013
To the Nielson Family. So sorry to here about Keith. Did not know he was sick. We had great times as kids. Your family was one of the first Christian families we knew and was instrumental in our Christian Faith. Keith I am sure was a great Father and Husband. We love you and pray for the whole family during this hard time
Jeffrey Lambert
November 21, 2013
I am a better person for having known Keith. His warmth, lust for life, and inquisitive demeanor made him a truly wonderful person to be around. I'm proud to say Keith was a colleague for several years, but more importantly, honored to say he was my friend. God Bless!
Wayne Wallace
November 21, 2013
So sorry for your loss, Keith was an outstanding athlete as well as an outstanding individual. I remember him from our wrestling days even though we wrestled for different schools. Prayers go out to all family and friends.
The Price Family
November 21, 2013
Kieth, with his generosity, has left a lasting mark on my family. We will always remember him. We will always miss him.
Steve & Sherri Coots
November 21, 2013
May God continue to wrap His loving arms around you and your family. Praying for peace and comfort at this time.
David Hunsicker
November 20, 2013
Like so many other young wrestlers, I looked up to Keith as a role model of both excellence in the sport, as well as in sportsmanship. I know that he continued to inspire others through every stage of his life. A life cut too short, but full of meaning in every moment. My sincerest condolences.
Cheryl and Charlie Saul
November 20, 2013
To Dale, Peggy and the entire Nielsen family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this time. We were so glad to see Keith, Peggy and Dale at our Relay For Life 3 years ago and enjoyed sitting and chatting, but sad to learn of the cancer connection. Our Lord has taken the pain and sickness from Keith and has embraced him into His kingdom. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cynthia Chistman
November 20, 2013
So Sorry & many Sympathies to all of the Families.I met Keith when we took a trip to the Bahamas- He made our trip extra memorable and He was a very wonderful Host. I am sure He will be missed-but to live on in memories and all of the lives He touched. God's Blessings on all.cc
Niobe Delp
November 20, 2013
To the Nielsen Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God give the strength as you go through this difficult time. God Bless
Scott Hausman
November 20, 2013
Keith, along with Tim Morton, led me to a saving faith in Christ. I look forward to seeing him again one day to say thanks.
Joe & Sherry Hohneck
November 20, 2013
To the Nielsen family, so sorry for your loss. May he now rest in peace seated at the fathers table
Bunnie Rogers-Zettlemoyer
November 20, 2013
I am so very sorry for all of you! I know Keith will be missed by so many! His smile, his laughter, his hugs, his love, that he spread to others so easily! But the Very Best, has now become his life forever. He is now happier, then he ever realized existed, & now loved, in a way, we can not experience until we have breathed our last breath! His joy will last an eternity, & one day, we can all rejoice with him forever! In the presence of Our Lord & Savior. He is now, finally at peace! Be at peace with him.
November 20, 2013
I will always remember Keith's beautiful smile and his unwavering faith. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori Koch
NW Class of 85
Justine Bachman
November 20, 2013
To the entire Nielsen Family,
Keith is a true gentleman, with a strong faith & the kindest soul. Many memories flood our minds during this time; leaving us with both sadness & comfort.
As you treasure your memories, may you too find comfort in the words of Steve Maraboli
“I am always saddened by the death of a good person. It is from this sadness that a feeling of gratitude emerges. I feel honored to have known them and blessed that their passing serves as a reminder to me that my time on this beautiful earth is limited and that I should seize the opportunity I have to forgive, share, explore, and love. I can think of no greater way to honor the deceased than to live this way.”
? Steve Maraboli
Wishing you comfort and peace during these difficult times.
Steve & Justine Bachman
Denise Snyder
November 20, 2013
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. A family member said these words to me when my mother passed away. These words brought me comfort as I hope they do for you. I am so sorry for your loss,
Kevin & Adrienne Brittenburg
November 20, 2013
RIP Keith Thoughts and prayers to your family we r so sorry for your loss.
November 20, 2013
Praying for the entire Nielsen Family for God's peace, comfort, strength and love. Blessings, Bob and Diane Nagle
November 20, 2013
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and DONNA Leiser
Mike Smith
November 20, 2013
RIP Keith
Booth family
November 20, 2013
You will be greatly missed. Give the boys a hug from all of us, and we will all be with you some day.
November 20, 2013
Gregg, Kim, Sue & to the rest of the Nielson Family ~
We are deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Keith. From what I read,he certainly has led a very Activie & Rewarding Life.
Please know that Les & I are here for you all & Our Prayers are with you all!
Sherri, Les, Brandon & Kali Lauer
Keith doing what he loved.
November 20, 2013
He was our baby brother.....
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Dotti Davis
November 20, 2013
I'm so so sorry, My prayers are with you all. Thank you Jesus that we get to see our love ones again.Such a wonderful gift.
Edward Smith
November 20, 2013
My prayers go out to the whole family.
Tracey Kieffer
November 20, 2013
Keith was a sweet upbeat man that had a huge following! He was loved by many! Will be terribly missed! Prayers to his family! I am sorry for your loss!
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