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Keith Kleist Obituary
Died Tuesday, March 10, 2020 after a long illness.
Keith was born on July 31, 1930 In Cokato, Minn., the son of Violet (Diers) and Leon Kleist.
A business graduate of the University of Minnesota, class of 1952, Keith moved to Fargo, North Dakota to start Fargo Water Equipment Co., the first of many successful water-works related businesses.
An avid golfer with a passion for travel, Keith and his wife Jo, moved to Scottsdale 34 years ago, and joined Gainey Ranch Golf Club.
Keith is survived by his loving wife Of 32 years, Jo (Chenevey), sons Kent (Diane), Jeff (Bridget), daughter Lisa St. Peter (Pat), step-children Joey Goodson (Bob) and John Ford Davis, sisters Janet Wallaker and Judy Hankerson (Bruce), and six grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed , and always in our hearts.
Contributions in Keith's memory, gratefully accepted by Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014.
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Jack Strong
April 18, 2020
I met Keith at the Univ. Of MN in 1949 . He joined the Zeta Psi Fraternity shortly after me and we became very close Frat Bro's . I left the UofM in May 1952 moving to Calif. we lost touch with each other but did get to visit in Los Angeles In early 60's and again in Scotsdale in around 2014..
Keith was such a fun guy to be around . He was a great Athlete. Loved golf & baseball . I got to play baseball with Keith with the his town team of Medford, MN on a few occasions . Always a great treat ! Keith had a sparkling personality, great sense oh humor plus a genuine loving caring person . I consider him to be a great friend of mine .
Jo I send you my love and heartfelt condolences . You loved Keith greatly and took such wonderful care of him in good times and bad. You were his Florence Nightingale ! So long Keith, my friend, May you Rest In Peace !
Jim and Pat Wareham
March 15, 2020
Keith was one of the finest men we have ever met. He always said we were the best neighbors, but in reality he was the best. Rest In Peace dear friend
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