Michael Frank Keim

Michael Frank Keim obituary, Davenport, IA

Michael Frank Keim

Michael Keim Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 22, 2020.
Michael Frank Keim Michael "Mike" Keim, age 79, passed away of natural causes at the Goodman Home in Gig Harbor, WA on February 24. Mike was born in Davenport, Iowa the youngest son of Veith and August Keim. He graduated from Davenport High School in 1958 and soon after joined the US Air Force. Mike was known for his love of athletics his entire life. He umpired in two world fastpitch softball tournaments, was the Tournament Director of the 1980 Men's World Fastpitch Softball Tournament in Tacoma, WA and is a member of the Seattle Metro Softball Hall of Fame. He was a big fan of Pacific Lutheran University and their football program. For 32 years he was employed at the Boeing Company as a procurement vice president. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his wife Joanne Keim of Captain Cook, HI, son Judson (Sari), grandchildren Kalen and Jace, brother Robert, sister Debra (Lee), 3 nieces, 2 nephews and many others including his former wife, Mary Keim. His mother, father and brother Carl, all of Davenport, preceded him in death. There will be a military honor burial service conducted at 11:00am April 3, 2020 at Tahoma National Cemetery Kent, WA. For condolences please go to: www.havenrest.com.

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Dan Hagan

August 25, 2022

Did not know Mike had passed. Worked with him at Boeing and always bought our softball trophies from Wilson. Just a great guy. RIP Mike

Joseph Willey

March 30, 2020

What a beautiful person. All of us who knew him were so blessed by his spirit and love of life. God sure hit a home run when Mike entered this world.

Love to Lee and the entire Keim family.

Joseph Willey & Donna

DON SR

March 23, 2020

Thank you for your service

March 21, 2020

A good friend from HS. Always remember the day after we graduated

Mike and I and another friend, Bob Peterson drove to Denver in search of

A job......never found one but had a great two weeks , fond memory. Always remembered Mike, may he RIP

Lee Keim

March 17, 2020

I will always remember you, my brother. The times we spent together were too few.

Air Force proud

Lee Keim

March 17, 2020

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Haven of Rest Funeral Home, Cemetery, Crematory - Gig Harbor

8503 State Route 16 NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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