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Travis Keil Obituary

Travis Aaron Keil, 34, of Salina, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2011, in Atchison, KS. He was born March 9, 1977 in Hoisington, the son of Gary and Ramona (Ditges) Keil. Travis was a 1995 graduate from Salina Central High School. Travis was an avid outdoors man; he loved to hunt, fish and camp. He joined the Army Reserves in 2002 and was an Iraq War Veteran. Travis is survived by his parents, Gary and Ramona Keil, of Salina; three children, Justine, Teagan and McKinley Keil, all of Salina; the mother of his children, Christina Rupert, of Salina; one brother, Trenton Keil, of Haysville; one nephew, Hunter Keil, of Haysville; and fiance, Brielle Hackler and sons, of Topeka. Visitation with the family present will be 5-8 p.m., Sunday, November 6, 2011, at Ryan Mortuary. Memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 7, 2011, at the mortuary. In lieu of flowers the family request donations, to the Travis Keil's Children's Education Fund and left in care of the mortuary. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.ryanmortuary.com. Travis Aaron Keil

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Nov. 5, 2011.

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Tony Goodeman

January 18, 2012

My condolences to the Keil family. Travis was a dedicated family man and manager, and I enjoyed our experiences together while working for IGI.

Glenna Guerrero

November 5, 2011

To Brie, the kids and the rest of Travis' family and friends....

I was sorry to hear about the accident at Atchison and even more saddened to know that I knew someone who lost their life.
Travis was a dedicated guy to his kids. It was like clockwork-that the kids would be in Topeka with their dad about everyother weekend.
I found it hard to believe that he would drive that old red truck back and forth to Salina...roughly 3 hrs one way all the time.
To me...that was dedication.
I was his neighbor on Oakley for almost 2 yrs. My grandson would play with his kids. I remember a few bbq's in the parking lot.
I remember him walking up/down the parking lot talking on the phone. I remember the fishing poles in the back of the truck.
I remember all the "lil pets" he had. I remember the nights just chillin', relaxing and visiting with the good neighbors.

Seems like I have alot of "remembers" and I was just a neighbor.....but you folks have many more as he was so much more to you.
Remember Travis loved you all.

Thoughts & Prayers to you...

Lois McDaniel

November 5, 2011

Bri, I am Jerry Shatswell's mother and we are so sorry about the accident. You and Travis are very special to Jerry. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Nancy Wischmeier

November 5, 2011

Did not know this young man, but am very good friends with the Klahr family. I see what they are going through and know you are going throught the same thing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family...

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