Keith's obituary
Keith Martin Gouba, 69 of Novi, MI passed away on October 20, 2023 after a valiant battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Keith was born on July 23, 1954 in Detroit, MI to Joan Goebel and John Gouba. He completed his GED and then attended culinary school at Oakland Community College. Keith was an incredible pastry chef working at places all over the country including the Grand Floridian at the Walt Disney World Resort and the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, MI where he met his beautiful wife, Marlene.
Keith and Marlene were married on June 8, 1982 and were married for 41 years and had three beautiful children and seven grandchildren. He enjoyed art, music (especially the Moody Blues), cooking and solitaire.
Keith is predeceased by his mother, Joan; his father John; brothers Neil, Michael and sister Kathryn. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; his brothers Donald and Eric; his three children, Marie (Derek) Carlow, John (Amanda) Gouba and Mark (Angie) Gouba; and his seven grandchildren Gabriel, Oliver, Gavin, Grayson, Evelyn, Gwendolynn and baby boy Carlow.
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