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Keith Gillespie Obituary
Sep 17, 1937 - Mar 8, 2013
Age 75. Born in Somers, IA. Keith worked many years as an Elementary Teacher, Principal and Superintendent at public schools in IA, MN, NE. Keith was a member of Lord of Love Lutheran Church in Omaha. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking and wine making. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Vera Gillespie. Survived by wife Debra; children, Brad (Kelli), Diane Nicholson (Mark), Katie Gillespie, (stepson) Branden Pedersen (Gail), (stepdaughter) Robin Price (David); siblings, Kenneth (Jean), Harley (Sheri), Everett (Sharon), Karen Pedersen (Ken), Leadayle Rosendahl (Mark); grandchildren, Aimee, Jacob, and Isaac Gillespie, Laura Nicholson, Caroline and Linnea Pedersen; and many nieces and nephews
VISITATION Wednesday 6-8pm at mortuary. FUNERAL SERVICE Thursday 11am at Lord of Love Lutheran Church, 10405 Fort St. GRAVESIDE SERVICE Friday 1pm at Elmwood Cemetery at Renwick, Iowa. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association. ROEDER MORTUARY - 108th St. Chapel
2727 North 108th St. 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Keith Gillespie
Renee Cagle Clippert
March 6, 2025
Mr Gillespie was our 6th grade teacher at Wells Carrey in Keokuk Iowa in the early 70s. He helped us win the AAA award for best patrol in the state:)
I ran into some classmates a couple weeks ago and we were talking about favorite teachers. Mr Gillespie name came up more than once. He was such a kind man to so many. I´m glad I had others to talk with about him.
Renee Cagle Clippert
May 10, 2021
So sorry for your loss. We were just talking about him on Facebook last week. My favorite teacher of all and same for others. He was our Wells-Carey 6th grade teacher and safety patrol leader. I had wrote him a letter in 2011-2012 and he responded. I´m so glad I got to tell him the impact he had in my entire life.
Cindy Petrocchi
March 15, 2013
Oh, Deb, I just learned of Keith's passing. I am so very sorry. You two had a real love story, and I pray you someday, you will be reunited with him in heaven to spend eternity together. I love you my friend, and miss you! Prayers are for you at this difficult time. Lean on God, he will get you through...
Tonnie Pedersen-Zezulak
March 14, 2013
Deb and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Connie Robinson
March 14, 2013
Debra,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in my prayers.
Kristi Cornish
March 13, 2013
Debra,
I am so sorry to hear about Keith. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Traci Poulsen
March 13, 2013
Debra and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Keith. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jasmine Vest
March 13, 2013
Deb and Family, Keith was a very bright light in this world & to my family. He was so kind & caring, he would play cards with my brother and take him fishing. Not too many people took the time for my brother, this meant so much to him. He would make my Mom laugh regardless of how sick she was feeling. I am so sorry for your loss, Keith will be missed!
JUDY FREES
March 13, 2013
DEB & KATIE,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I'm so sorry to hear of Keith's passing.
Dave and Kathy Schneider
March 13, 2013
Debra and family...we were so sorry to hear the news of Keith's passing. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Stay strong...may Keith rest in peace.
March 13, 2013
Anthony and Sallie Hadley.
Jamie Wolcot
March 12, 2013
Deb and Family-
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Keith will be greatly missed by many.
Ruth Manning
March 12, 2013
Dan and I will miss Keith tremendously. It was always a joy to talk to him. He had a great sense of humor. Blessed be his memory.
Katie Drefs
March 12, 2013
Deb & Family,
My thoughts,prayers and blessings go out to your family.
Keith made my wooden trash can holder in my kitchen several years ago and I still admire & use it daily.
May he rest in peace.
MARGE & DAN MILLER
March 12, 2013
Deb & Family,
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Laura (Brommer) Ramsay
March 12, 2013
I worked a number of years with Keith at John Kraft Chevrolet. Such a pleasant and fun man to be around. My sympathies to his family.
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