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William Dunn
July 16, 2022
I met Keith at Minnesota for football freshman year. He was just a great person and my first friend on the team. I just learned of his passing am so sad to hear of it. I carry great memories of our time playing together and starting out in the Minnesota program. God Bless you Keith.
Jessi LaCosta
July 31, 2020
Has it really been so many years? Keith I was just talking about you to someone the other day - your spirit continues to live on. Sending virtual hugs to Keith's family and friends on this anniversary.
Tony Guisasola
March 17, 2019
Sorry to hear about Keith's passing. I went high school with Keith and played football with him. I was a class behind Keith and I remember his gentle spirit and his natural leadership. He made me a better football player and more importantly a better person. Keith touched peoples lives in ways he never knew by being the humble caring person he was. I just found out today 3/17/19 of his passing. God has a gentle giant of a angel with him and all of us here on earth we're blessed to have known this giant of a man.
Danielle Bitz
November 28, 2018
This is Danielle, Keith's daughter. Thank you so very much to everyone for their kind and loving words, they are all treasured by the family!
Maureen Little
November 4, 2017
With deepest sympathy I send my regrets to Keith's family. I have known him since we were in 5th grade and tried to follow him as he achieved many goals and success's through the years. I still have a newspaper article from 1972 with him wearing his Varsity sweater with all his awards on his chest. He was a pleasure to know and always had that smile for all. He was always so kind and he didn't let his successes take over him. My last conversation was with him at Mr. Richendollar's retirement at Van Buren Park and it was so good to see him. I unfortunately didn't hear about the memorial in August for him, but wish I could of been there. To me he was a great man and great symbol for our town of Belleville. Take pride for he was a really good man. He will be missed but always remembered. Rest well Keith.
Jessi LaCosta BlueRio Strategies
September 28, 2017
You were the light for so many. I believe your spirit will continue to brighten the paths of many - just in a different way now.
Glenda Terrill
August 19, 2017
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
August 10, 2017
To the Simons Family:
With deepest sympathy to your family,
we share in your grief and send you
our love.
Harold & Ethel Simons
August 10, 2017
With my deepest Sympathy. I was a teammate and friend of Keith's at the U of M. My cousin, Scott Turitto also knew Keith well as many Gopher football players would frequent "Turitto's Pizza" after the home games on Saturday's. Keith was very special to the many people knew him as well as the countless people who's lives benefited simply from knowing Keith Simons. Rest in peace.
Regards,
Doug Beaudoin, #22
Scott Turitto, Turitto's Pizza
Theodore Lee
August 10, 2017
I had the pleasure of meeting Keith through Leadership Saint Paul in 2005. I will always cherish or time together on our team project for CCHT which became Aeon.
Rest in Peace my friend!
Steve Thomas
August 10, 2017
May God welcome you Keith, and bless you with everlasting peace. And may God bless your family and comfort them.
Keith was a special person with a level of compassion that healed and inspired us. Thank you Keith for being part of my life.
Tina Rockett
August 9, 2017
Keith Simons was a man with great wisdom and insight into how to empower self. He gave this information to many others one person or one group at a time. He was an amazing man that will truly be missed.
Joanne Kosciolek
August 8, 2017
Keith will be missed by so many people. Although, we are all better & stronger for having known him. I will miss his sound advice, his passion & commitment to others, & most of all his presence in my life! Keith - you are the real deal! Love & prayers.
Christie Hammes
August 8, 2017
Keith was a bright, guiding star in our world. I feel so honored to have worked by his side as a colleague and friend over the years, and so sad to lose him. My condolences to his family. May you take solace in knowing how fully he lived and gave to others.
At the Corn Palace in Mitchell, S.D.
Frank Karnauskas
August 8, 2017
Keith and I worked together for many years. We traveled around the Midwest seeing the sights, having some laughs and learning about people. Keith helped me find inner peace during a difficult time of my life. Keith was my best friend.
Debra Fisher Goldstein
August 8, 2017
I am honored to have known Keith through his powerful work at Twin Cities RISE! His life's gifts live on in all those he empowered. Deepest regards and condolences to his family, friends, and co-workers - and thank you, Keith.
Yvonne Moore
August 7, 2017
Keith:
It was so wonderful to spend time with you during my on-boarding to the TCR Board. Your passion and energy, your dedication to your job and your knowledge and insight left a strong impression on me.
I was so sad to hear of your passing. You will be missed by many. My deepest condolences to your family! May you rest in peace.
Cecelia Viel
August 7, 2017
Keith was one of the first people that I worked closely with when I first started at Twin Cities RISEis as an administrative assistant in St Paul. He told me to own my position and said that I made it my own. He encouraged me in most of the things that I wanted to do and was always willing to help or offer advice. I will be forever grateful to have known him. He will be truly missed and my condolences and prayers go out to his family.
Carrie Luna
August 7, 2017
The world has lost a wonderful person. I'm so sorry for the loss.
Erika Schwichtenberg
August 7, 2017
L. I. V. Forever Keith!
Keith taught us all:
I am lovable
I am Important
I am Valuable
Words to live by - we miss you. We are grateful for your friendship and light!
Debra Behrens
August 7, 2017
Keith empowered others to lead themselves. The value he placed on the intrinsic human dignity within each of us provided courage, inspiration and hope to many.
Alan Arthur
August 7, 2017
If only each and all of us had Keith's seemingly unlimited kindness and concern for others. I am so fortunate to have known Keith Simons.
Bettie Spruill
August 6, 2017
I got to know Keith through my travels to Minnesota while facilitating transformational trainings. I remember his leadership and kindness. Keith was a giant of a man and I know he is missed by that entire community. His life mattered. Blessings and deep peace.
Bettie Spruill
Keith enjoying the beauty of a Wisconsin lake sunset.
Cy Yusten
August 6, 2017
Richard Bents
August 6, 2017
Keith, you are deeply missed. My condolences to all who loved you.
Dave Desrosiers
August 6, 2017
So sorry for your Loss! I'm so grateful for his passion and giving at Twin Cities Rise! Because of his commitment there I am on my road to success. In my thoughts and prayers family and the twin cities rise family.
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