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Keith Fiedler Obituary
Noblesville - Keith Allen Fiedler, 66, Noblesville, peacefully answered God's call for an accomplished teacher and coach on June 9, 2018. But he did not pass before leaving behind a living memorial in the memories of family, friends, colleagues and thousands of students and players during his 40-year career at Carmel High School. Keith's proudest achievement was his family, wife of 39 years, Jan, daughter, Logan Bennett (Michael), son, Derek (Rachel), and granddaughter Cameron. Keith was the son of the late Kenneth Fiedler and brother of the late Mike Fiedler (Debra). He is also survived by his mother, Loretta Unsicker (Ted), brothers Rick (Joyce) and Kevin (Angie). Although defeated by an aggressive thyroid cancer, which claimed him in less than five weeks, his memory and competitive spirit will live on in those whose classroom and athletic lives were touched by him during his four-decade career in education. The inspiration for that career began at Woodlan High School and then Franklin College where he excelled as a winning football, baseball and track player, and was a winner of the Wil B. Nelp Mental Attitude Award. He continued as a football, gymnastics, track and baseball coach at Carmel High School. His teaching and coaching journey included induction into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame as both a player and coach. He was a Past President of the Indiana High School Football Coaches' Association. A celebration of his life will be held at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Westfield on Saturday, June 23, 2018 with calling from 10 AM -12 PM and 1-4 PM followed by a memorial service at 4:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Carmel Football Alumni Club or Prime Life Enrichment Senior Citizens Center for Hamilton County. Condolences may be shared online at www.neptunesociety.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Keith Fiedler
Donald Treibic
June 8, 2022
It has been four years since Keith left us, but I will always remember his smiling face and the laughter he brought to his friends. He is sorely missed by everyone who knew him. RIP my friend!
Don Treibic FC"65
Donald Treibic
June 8, 2020
I remember a great kid coming to Franklin College, a great football player who later became a great husband, father, teacher and coach. A life well spent which will be long remembered by all who knew him. RIP, Keith!
Don Treibic, FC '65
Barbara Ehle
June 8, 2019
Jan & family, LORETTA & FAMILY & today keith will be remembered more than ever as today Garth is having his gold outing in memory of his dad Michael and also remembering all the golf players or their families hwo have died. I'm sure their will be alot of memories shared today. my thoughts & prayers will be with you today & I will always hold his memory close to my heart. will miss those hugs during the Christmas season as they visited us yearly. Love & peace to all of you. Barb
Ron Grenda
June 22, 2018
Peace be with you, Coach Keith.
Pete Smith
June 20, 2018
Jan, Logan, & Derek,
I am so appreciative to have coached at Carmel HS for four years and being touched during that time by Keith, aka Coach Fields, in so many ways. He is leaving you all too early, and that's so sad. But wow, did he leave a legacy and touch so many people's lives! - mine included. I know how much you (already) will miss him, but wow you were blessed of so many years with one caring, loving, and "real" person. My condolences but also my kudos to a great life well-lived. Fields made such an impression on so many lives.
Siobhan Roark
June 20, 2018
Dear Jan and Family, I wanted to extend my deepest condolences for the loss of such a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, friend, teacher and coach. Mr. Fiedler (I never could call him Keith even after all these years) was my Zoology teacher and my Gymnastic Coach from 1980-1983. He had such a huge impact on my life. I wasn't the greatest gymnast but he always made sure to let me know I was an important part of the team even though I wasn't the most accomplished team member. He made my days at Carmel High School so memorable. He left a lasting impression on everyone who had the gift of crossing his path. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I wish you comfort and peace during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Siobhan Pike Roark
Sue Collier
June 19, 2018
Dear Jan and Family,
I was so very sad to hear of Keith's passing. He was such a great guy! Keith was a patient and engaging teacher as well as being a talented and well-respected coach. He will be missed by many! Keith leaves behind a wonderful legacy at Carmel High School for all of his contributions.
Sue Collier
Tom / Yvonne Ardaiolo
June 19, 2018
Dear Jan and Family. It is our sincere thoughts and prayers for you and your family at this very difficult time. Keith was a great person and it was our privilege to know and love him Love to you all Tom and Yvonne Ardaiolo, Carmel, IN
Bill Baker
June 19, 2018
Cheryl and I extend our deepest condolences for your loss Jan, Logan and Derek. He will always be remembered by us as coach, teacher, colleague, and wonderful human being. Our sons, along with an untold number of other men, benefitted greatly from Keith's coaching. Students benefitted from his teaching and colleagues benefitted from just having him next door or down the hall. All of us who knew him benefitted from knowing this gracious, friendly, warm man. We are all better for having Keith in our lives.
Bill and Cheryl Baker
June 19, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Stan and Diane Logan
Bill Unsworth
June 17, 2018
Keith was a great teammate, a loyal fraternity brother, and outstanding coach and teacher, a wonderful father and husband. He touched many lives and will be sorely missed! Linda and I are so sorry for the loss of Keith. Unfortunately we'll be gone and won't be able to express our condolences personally to Jan and the family. Know the he and you all are in our prayers.
Linda Sedam
June 16, 2018
Myself and all of my family were devastated to hear of Coach Fiedler's passing!!! He was a man among men, a dedicated coach, a mentor, an inspiration and role model to many young people, and a great friend! Keith went over and beyond to help us with funeral arrangements and support when our beloved Casey (Clark), my husband and a fellow CHS coach, passed! I know that he is up there with Casey and all of the coaches, friends and family that have passed before him and they are putting together a football team that will be unbeatable!! Our hearts and prayers go out to Jan, the kids and all of his family!!
Barbara Rich
June 15, 2018
Very sad to hear about Keith. Hadn't seen him since high school. He was well liked and achieved so much throughout his life. My thought and prayers go out to his family and his mom Loretta.
Jeanette TILL
June 15, 2018
I went to Woodlan with Keith. He was a good man and it is sad to see him go. My condolences for the family.
June 15, 2018
I am one of Keith's and Jan's many friends from Franklin College. I was FC's announcer when Keith played football and enjoyed a wonderful friendship with him in the many years since graduation. He was always first class and a great person who thought of others before himself. He will be sorely missed by many and will always be a Grizzly and a Greyhound!
Don Treibic, FC Class of '65
DON & BARB EHLE
June 15, 2018
SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN BLESSED BY YOUR CIRCLE OF LIFE! YOU HAVE LEFT GREAT MEMORIES FOR FRIENDS & YOUR FAMILY. I WILL MISS THOSE CHRISTMAS HUGS & MEMORIES.
Jim and Rita Springer
June 14, 2018
As friends of Loretta and Ted Unsicker in Fort Wayne our sincere condolences go out to the Unsickers and the entire extended family of Keith.
Brenda Tuttle
June 14, 2018
What a great man from a great family. You will be missed by many family and friends but I'm sure welcomed by your dad and brother!
Dan Moore
June 14, 2018
Sorry you left us so early Keith. You have always been one of the "good guys" as long as I knew you. I have followed your great career from a distance after we both left college. I just know you changed many young lives as a coach of young people and will live on as a model of what a leader and coach ought to be...Rest in peace, my friend
Michelle Martin
June 14, 2018
I had the pleasure of working on staff at CHS with him, as well as having him in zoology/biology in 1978. Keith, you really 'rocked' that fro!! Peace and prayers be with you and your family at this time.
June 14, 2018
Sorry to hear of Keith's passing, I would like to offer my sincere condolences to his family. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope. In the days to come may you find comfort in that hope.
Joe Bath
June 14, 2018
Rest In Peace Keith!! You touched the lives of many!!
Val Masters
June 13, 2018
Thank you for being a great friend and mentor to my sons on and off the field. You are missed beyond words. Val Masters and family.
Jerry and Linda Lake
June 13, 2018
I went to high school with Keith. Prayers and sympathy to his family.
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