Michael A. Keidel, age 68, of Gainesville, loving son, brother, husband, father and grandfather, was taken by the Lord on July 26, 2023. He was full of life and enjoyed his family and friends. He was such a power in life people were drawn to him. His family and friends will miss him. We know the Lord had need of him, so we will hold him in our hearts and never forget the wonderful man he was. Michael is survived by his wife, Karen; mother Phyllis Keidel; brother Charles Keidel and wife Debbie; son Michael Anthony Keidel, wife Amber and granddaughter Hayle; daughter Ola Ann Keidel and granddaughters Candice, Megan, and Cassie; and daughter Ali.