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Keith Koslucher Obituary

Keith John Koslucher

Keith J. Koslucher, 72, lifelong resident of Hibbing, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Aspirus St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Minn.

He was born February 23, 1954, to Martin and Peggy (Lovejoy) Koslucher in Hibbing, Minn. Keith was a graduate of Hibbing High School class of 1973. After high school, Keith went to work for US Steel (Minntac) as a Blaster, retiring after 41 years of service. He was a member of the Hibbing Archery Club. He loved working with the kids, teaching them to shoot. He loved helping anyone that needed it.

Keith was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time at Rainy River with family and friends. Keith loved going into the boundary waters with the boys.

He is survived by his wife Leslie (Mulner) Koslucher, Hibbing, MN, his children, Jlynn (Justin) Kahnert and Mike (Jennifer) Koslucher, his siblings, Martin (Lois) Koslucher, and Marion Scott, grandchildren, Stella Scheile, Tia (Luci) Koslucher, Colton, Caleb Kahnert, Akila Busha, and Colt Koslucher.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Marguerite "Peggy" (Lovejoy) Koslucher.

Funeral services for Keith will be at noon, Friday, March 27, 2026, at Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing. The Rev. John Dietz will officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the noon memorial service at the funeral home on Friday.

Arrangements are with the Dougherty Funeral Home of Hibbing. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit us at; www.doughertyofhibbing.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Mesabi Tribune from Mar. 23 to Mar. 24, 2026.

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