Keith Stricker

1962 - 2014

Keith Stricker obituary, 1962-2014

Keith Stricker

1962 - 2014

BORN

1962

DIED

2014

Keith Stricker Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 12, 2014.
Keith Lee Stricker, age 52, of Cokato MN
Passed away suddenly May 9, 2014

Survived by Sons, DJ Stricker (Jessica) of Faribault
MN,Travis Sunnarborg of Coon Rapids MN;
Parents Paul and Carol Stricker of Coon Rapids MN;
Brother, Jay (Kay) Stricker of Alexandria MN;
many Uncles, Aunts, Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins.

Preceeded in death David Allen Stricker (brother);
Grandparents Roy and Viola Stricker,
Darlene Elliott, Hans Dahl

Keith went to school in Alexandria MN. Graduated
from Alexandria Vo Tech as a Diesel Mechanic.
Worked for Marshall Block for 16 plus years
as a Diesel Mechanic.

Keith bought a little hobby farm in Cokato MN.
Quite a fixer upper and always a work in progress.
Started a fruit orchard to have for his retirement.
Loved to tap his maple trees for sap and turn it into
Maple Syrup. He experimented with many different
kinds of vegetables when planting his gardens. Some
successful, some not, but he loved it. Was working
on building raised beds to make it easier because
of his Rhumatoid Arthritis. He was always building or
refinishing something. Loved to go to auctions.
Loved camping and cooking on an open fire. Was a
great cook at home also. Keith was always willing to
help someone who needed it and opened his home
to many that needed a place to stay.

He will be greatly missed.

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July 10, 2025

Larry Kanka l posted to the memorial.

May 23, 2014

Hank & Pam Potter posted to the memorial.

May 14, 2014

Carol Ann Pahan Nelson posted to the memorial.

Larry Kanka l

July 10, 2025

God bless you my friend, so many wonderful times up north in Michigan at deer camp, and all the time we spent growing up ,meeting you when you moved in 2 doors away , and you drove that old nasty car all the way to my wedding, I miss you.

Hank & Pam Potter

May 23, 2014

We enjoyed having you as a neighbor and friend over the years. You were just visiting with us in our garage a few weeks ago, so sad to hear you are gone. You are missed by many.

Carol Ann Pahan Nelson

May 14, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you, DJ and family during this great loss. Much Light & Love.

Bonnie & Orlan Merry

May 14, 2014

Remember

Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.

By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation

Orlan & Bonnie Merry

May 14, 2014

Keith its so hard to hear that you are gone.This candle will show the way. Love you. From Orlan And Bonnie.

May 14, 2014

Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For tho' from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.

By Alfred, Lord Tennyson
The Poetry Foundation

candi merry

May 13, 2014

I can't believe just a months ago ..We have spoke.. now god has taken you home..... God bless your family... Now you are with your brother. I can remember times living with you like it was yesterday... You we like a uncle to me growing up...

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July 10, 2025

Larry Kanka l posted to the memorial.

May 23, 2014

Hank & Pam Potter posted to the memorial.

May 14, 2014

Carol Ann Pahan Nelson posted to the memorial.