Keith Robert Feilmeier

Keith Robert Feilmeier February 11, 1949 – March 30, 2025 Keith Robert Feilmeier, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on February 11, 1949, in Yankton, South Dakota, to Hugo and Adeline “Addie” Feilmeier. He was raised in Hartington, NE, before the family moved to Columbus, NE where Keith attended Scotus Central Catholic High School. A gifted athlete and scholar, Keith played football and basketball, earning MVP honors while also working to earn money through various jobs, including delivering newspapers. He went on to graduate from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Keith began his professional career at Omaha National Bank, where he worked through college and later became Head of the Teller Line and Branch Bank Manager at the Woodmen Tower location. After years in banking, he transitioned into entrepreneurship, owning and operating many successful businesses, including Gilroy’s BBQ, Gateway Electronics Institute, Postal Service Incorporated (PSI) Group, and Gabriel Technologies Corporation. Since stepping away from entrepreneurship, Keith spent his retirement years working at Midwest Installations and Lowes as an internal remodeling project manager where he generated record revenue while pursuing his passion in home remodeling. Keith was a devoted family man and an active community member. He volunteered his time with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, high school youth groups, and coached a wide range of sports including basketball, baseball, football, and softball. Keith loved spending time in Steamboat, Colorado and at Lake Okoboji with family and friends, hosting many memorable gatherings filled with laughter, storytelling, and joy. He had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed boating, water skiing, snow skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, and golfing with his children—and he always loved a great Forbe’s steak. Keith was a beacon of kindness and generosity embodying the true spirit of selflessness. His love knew no bounds. He cherished time with his children and created countless memories with his grandchildren. Keith is preceded in death by his infant son, Jared; his parents, Hugo and Adeline Feilmeier; and his brother, Larry Feilmeier of Colorado. He is survived by his loving wife, Judy, his children: Jennifer Feilmeier Kintzle and her husband Doug of Des Moines, Michael Robert Feilmeier and his wife Jessica of Elkhorn, Matthew Christopher Feilmeier and his wife Kim of Omaha, Jonathon Joseph Feilmeier and his wife Alyssa of Omaha. Keith was the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren: Evan, Bryn, Jacob, Nicholas, William, Leighton, Saylor, and Benson. He is also survived by his sisters: Joyce Merrill of Omaha, Judy Olive of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Joan Lemley of Denver, Mary Micek (Tom) of Marion, Iowa, Sue Rudersdorf (John) of Castle Rock, Colorado He leaves behind many nieces, nephews, and countless friends who were touched by his kindness, warmth, and humor. Keith’s legacy of love, dedication, and joy lives on in the hearts of everyone who knew him. His life was a testament to the importance of family, generosity and making sure everyone around him was having fun. He will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation to support research and the search for a cure for Parkinson’s disease. https://give.michaeljfox.org/give/421686/#!/donation/checkout

Keith Robert Feilmeier

February 11, 1949 - March 30, 2025