Burlington, Iowa
Feb 27, 1942 – Nov 7, 2020 (Age 78)
Keith A. Summerson, 78, of Burlington, Iowa, died at 6:40 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at the Great River Klein Center in West Burlington. Born Feb. 27, 1942, in Olean, N.Y., he was the son of Ervin Eugene and Reva Ilene Nystrom Summerson.On Dec. 26, 1965, he married Victoria Louise Leake in...
Read MoreNot only was he an admired & respected teacher, but the Summerson's were also family friends. I always felt that as educators, Keith & my father were kindred spirits, always humorous & inspiring. Rest In Power, sir!!
Paul Lundy
December 08, 2020
What a guy! He was quiet yet amicable and a good guy to work with. Vickie, I know that this is a difficult time, but please know that if you need anything, I'm there. I'm sorry for your loss. Ed York
Ed York
November 23, 2020 | Coworker
Keith was my instructor for high school physics (11th grade) and Advanced Science (senior year; organic chemistry and General & Special Relativity). He was an excellent communicator, witty, and made science fun for me. He motivated me more than most of my high school teachers, challenging me to engage the material at a deeper level, to think critically, and to defend my views with evidence and logical argument. (Keith also sponsored the annual Jacob Bronowski Spaghetti Dinner & Film Festival,...
Matthew Power
November 15, 2020 | Student
Rest in Peace PAHS '60 classmate. Condolences to your family. Two of our classmates, Jim Anderson and Larry Shelly, have both joined you within the past week.
William "Bill" Valora - Roulette, PA
November 15, 2020
