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Keith Allen Kestel of West Olive, formerly of Brooklyn, Michigan, passed away on February 25, 2023.

He was born February 7, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan. The son of William and Helen (Kempinski) Kestel.

He worked in the electronics business as a audio service technician. He repaired and installed audio equipment including speakers and surround sound systems at schools, churches, and auditoriums.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1965-1967. He was a Field Radio Mechanic …

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What were Keith's favorite movies?
Blazing Saddles, Dumb and Dumber
Blazing Saddles, Dumb and Dumber
Blazing Saddles, Dumb and Dumber
What were Keith's favorite ways to spend free time?
Fixing audio equipment, socializing, cracking jokes, dancing, singing karaoke
Fixing audio equipment, socializing, cracking jokes, dancing, singing karaoke
Fixing audio equipment, socializing, cracking jokes, dancing, singing karaoke
What were Keith's favorite tv shows?
Family Guy, X-Files, Cheers, Detroit 1-8-7, Game Shows, Tonight Show monologue with …
Family Guy, X-Files, Cheers, Detroit 1-8-7, Game Shows, Tonight Show monologue with Jay Leno
Family Guy, X-Files, Cheers, Detroit 1-8-7, Game Shows, Tonight Show monologue with Jay Leno
What were Keith's favorite vacation spots?
Spain, Colorado
Spain, Colorado
Spain, Colorado

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Born

February 7th, 1942
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High School Wrestling Team

1958
Garden City, MI
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Graduated from high school

1959
Garden City High School, Middlebelt Road, Garden City, MI

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Cause of death

Prostate cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Funeral services provided by

Ofield Funeral Home

Hospice of North Ottawa Community
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