Keith Weigel
November 19, 1955 ~ September 5, 2022
Keith William Weigel age 66 of Maple Grove, MN, formerly of New Hampton, IA, died Monday, September 5, 2022, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, MN, from complications of pneumonia.A Memorial Mass will be held at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Holy Family Parish in New Hampton.
A visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Hugeback-Johnson Funeral Home.
Online condolences for Keith’s family can be left at hugebackfuneralhome.com.
For those unable to attend the Mass in person please join the family via the link below. https://foveo.stream/hugeback-johnson/keith-william-weigelKeith was born on November, 19, 1955, in San Diego, California, where his father was serving his country in the U.S. Navy. His birth began an extraordinary life of selfless giving to not only his family, but, to his legions of friends and to his community.
Keith was the oldest of William and Marlene (Laures) Weigel’s eight children, and he was a wonderful big brother to Wes, Rick, Bruce, Joe, Luann, Mary and Connie. They remember that Keith “made sure that no food was wasted at the table” and his sisters still fondly recall Keith coming to the breakfast table, massaging their ear lobes and wishing them a good morning.
He grew up in New Hampton, where he was a stellar student at St. Joseph Community School and New Hampton High School. Keith grew to be an outstanding athlete for the Chickasaws — quarterbacking the football team, playing guard on the basketball squad and starring as a switch-hitting, all-state third baseman for the baseball team. Keith also was his class president and active with the National Honor Society and Letterman’s Club at New Hampton.
After graduating from high school in 1974, Keith headed to the University of Iowa, where he played baseball for the Hawkeyes during his freshman year and was a member of the Delta Upsilon fraternity, serving as the chapter president for multiple years. Even after he gave up baseball, he remained active — playing intramural sports and quarterbacking the flag football championship team that included his brother Wes and won that title in Kinnick Stadium.
Keith had a zest for life, and, as successful as he was in high school and college, that was really just the beginning. After receiving his BA degree in business administration, with an emphasis in finance, from Iowa, he worked for a couple of years as a field representative for Delta Upsilon, visiting fraternities in a number of states and sharing his ideas and helping chapters reach their goals.
Moving back to New Hampton, he ran a successful independent financial service for a number of years and was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives, serving four terms representing residents of Chickasaw, Winneshiek and Howard county at the Statehouse in Des Moines. Keith was elected as a Democrat. He was proud of the fact that he was more about people than party. Some might have thought Keith was “too honest to be a politician,” but for eight years in Des Moines, he did his best to represent his constituents, once writing “you, the people of this district, are important to me.”
The many accomplishments in athletics, school, and in life don’t tell the entire tale of Keith Weigel’s life. The rest of his story is the most important part, for it attests to the fact that at his core, Keith believed in love and kindness.
In 1990, Keith met Wendy Miller Sorensen at a Knights of Columbus softball tournament, and they eventually began dating and fell in love. They had a long-distance relationship — Keith lived in New Hampton; Wendy in Maple Grove, but boy oh boy, they made it work because they shared the same values. They were married on Aug. 2, 1997. Keith’s friends often joked about Keith’s “Vera,” referring to the popular TV sitcom in which one of the characters, Norm, talked about his wife who never appeared on screen.
Wendy had four children —Eric, Paul, Kara and Krista — and Keith won them over. He was, quite simply, always there for them, and they can’t say enough about what Keith meant to them and did for them. Yet as good as a father as he was, Keith was a rock star as a grandpa to Mikayla, Mason, Levi, Caleb, Grace, Kaylee, Logan and Eliana. He rarely missed any of their activities, be it sports, dance or anything else.
Keith eventually moved to the twin cities. He spent several years as the advocacy director for AARP in Minnesota, but his focus during his “Minnesota years” was on his family. He loved traveling with Wendy, and together, they led tours spanning the globe. Once you traveled with Keith and Wendy, you were hooked because they were such gracious, helpful hosts.
Keith was a natural leader, but he also had a tender heart. He always rooted for the underdog, and anyone who knew him, will never forget that infectious smile or the integrity that he carried with him throughout his life.
We all wanted Keith to spend more time with us, but for 24,398 days, he made the world a better place, a much better place. He was a guiding light to so many, and he leaves a legacy built around family, faith and values. As difficult as it is to say goodbye to this special man, those who love him the most not only know that Mom and Dad greeted him in Heaven but they also will carry their cherished memories of Keith with them for the rest of their lives.
Survivors include his wife, Wendy of Maple Grove, MN; sons, Eric (Melissa) Sorensen of Otsego, MN, Paul (Sarah) Sorensen of Plymouth, MN; daughters, Kara (Ryan) Caldwell of Plymouth, MN, Krista (Kevin) Asmus of Ramsey, MN; eight grandchildren, Mikayla, Mason, Levi, Caleb, Grace, Kaylee, Logan, Eliana; brothers, Wes (Terri) Weigel of Fitchburg, WI, Rick (Luann) Grinnell, IA, Bruce (Callie) of Elma, IA, Joe (Pat) Weigel of Clear Lake, IA; sisters, Luann (Jeff) Woodward of Waterloo, Mary (Phil) Mahoney, Connie (Dennis) Njus, all of New Hampton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his mother & father-in-law, Laura Mae and Lester Miller; brother-in-law, Scott Miller
Sending prayers for the family 🙏
You have our deepest sympathy. Keith was always New Hampton proud. New Hampton was proud of him.
So sorry to hear, God bless Keith and his entire family.
We are so saddened to hear this. Please accept our sympathy and prayers
Prayers for the Weigel family.
Sympathy and prayers for all the family! So sorry to hear that.
Prayers to the family🙏🙏🙏
Sympathy to the family.
I am so, sorry to hear this, Connie Njus and family. Prayers to you all
Deepest sympathy to Keith’s family. He was a very wonderful man. Keeping everyone in our thoughts and prayers.
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Sorry to hear this! You have our sympathy!
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I am so saddened to hear this news. Love and prayers to the family.
Sympathy and prayers for all the family! So sorry to hear!
So sorry to hear about Keith. Our prayers are with you and your families.
Sad news. Sending deepest sympathy to the family and his dear friends. 🙏
Oh know, sending prayers and sympathy to his family
So sad to hear this sad news! Prayers to the Weigel family!
Such a shock! Our sympathies to the entire family!!
Sympathy to the family.
So sorry to hear about Keith’s passing.. amazing person and classmate starting at St Joseph’s Catholic school in 1st grade. You will be greatly missed by so many❤️
Oh my goodness. Our sympathies to the Weigel family!
So very sorry for your family’s loss.
Sending prayers to the Weigel family.
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for your loss sending prayers your way.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Connie and all of Keith’s family. So sorry to hear about Keith, love, hugs and prayers coming your way. Randy and Mary Jane Leach
My sincere sympathies to all. We have lost too many too young this year!
Sending thoughts and prayers to Wendy n the entire Weigel family! Very sorry to hear this news!🙏🙏🙏❤️🙏
Very sorry to hear. Prayers and my deepest sympathy to you all.
Sympathy to the family. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Marty and I are so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Sympathies to all the family!
So sorry to hear this. You have my deepest sympathies.
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Such sad, sad news.🙏🙏🙏’s
Sympathy n Prayers to the Family🙏🙏🙏
So sorry to hear of the loss of Keith! My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family! 🙏💕
So very sorry to hear of this loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to the family
So sorry to hear this! Our sympathy to the family!
Keith was such a nice guy. Sympathy to tge family.
So sorry to hear this Wes and the entire family
My deepest sympathy to all of the Weigel family. You are in my prayers.
Sincere sympathy to all the Weigel family and friends. So sorry for your loss Connie Njus.
Prayers
Love, sympathies and prayers to Keith’s amazing family, Wendy and Keith’s stepchildren and Grandchildren. Keith was a dear, faithful and family man and friend to so many! I will miss his smile, welcoming spirit and gentle demeanor! Rest In Peace my friend!!
Our sympathy and prayers to the Weigel family.
My deepest sympathy to all of the Weigel family. Prayers and love to you.❤
Deepest sympathy to the Weigel family. Keith was a remarkable person his whole life.
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Weigel family. So sorry to hear this sad news. Prayers to you all.
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sincere sympathy to all the Weigel family 🙏
My deepest sympathy to all of Keith’s family. He was a great guy, he will truly be missed. God rest his soul. 🙏
Connie and family I am so sorry to read this. God Bless all of you.
Sending deepest sympathy to the Weigel family.
Our sympathies to Keith’s family you are in our thoughts and prayers
So sorry, peace to all.
Dear Weigel Family~Sending much love and sympathy to all of you. Keith was a guiding light, gentleman and an example to all. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for your loss 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Oh no we had just noticed his name on the prayer list!
So sad…a neat guy
PRAYING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS AMEN
My deepest sympathy. 🙏🏻
Our sympathy and prayers to the family.
We have so many great memories of the 70’s and 80’s playing ball and socializing. He really was an all around awesome person. Please accept our sympathy and hugs for the entire family.
Sending my colendences and prayers for the family
So sorry to read this. Thoughts and prayers to the entire Weigel family
Sympathies to the Weigel family
So very sorry to hear this news. RIP Keith!
So sorry to hear this. Sympathy to the whole family!
Prayers for the Weigel Family 🙏
My sympathies to the Weigel family. I am so sorry to hear this.
Sorry for your loss
My sympathies to the Weigel family. Sending prayers. 😢🙏🏻
My deepest sympathy to the entire Weigel family. Keith was a classmate of mine (Class of 1974) and he was a great guy. Always friendly. Prayers to all 🙏
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Condolences for the whole families and close friends
Thoughts and prayers to the family🙏
Sad news! My deepest sympathy to the Weigel family. 🙏🏼 Prayers of comfort during this difficult time. God Bless
Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Our deepest sympathies to the Weigel family!
Sorry for your loss🙏
Our sympathy! A very good man gone!
So sorry for your loss! Keeping the Weigel families in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
A great teammate and friend. You will be missed Keith. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Weigel family.
I’m so sorry to hear this news. My sympathies to Wendy and the entire family. 💔🙏
So sorry for your loss…
Our sympathy to the Weigel family.
Sending thoughts and prayers 🙏🙏
Our deepest sympathy, love & prayers to the entire Weigel family ! Keith was a Blessing to all who knew him ! Rest in Peace dear friend ! 🙏❤️
Prayers for comfort to all. Rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family! So sorry for your loss!
Sorry for ur loss. 🙏🏽🙏🏽
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Thoughts and prayers to the family 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
So very sorry. My thoughts and prayers for everyone 🙏🏻🙏🏻
So saddened to learn this. Prayers to the family.
Keeping the Weigel family in my thoughts and prayers. ♥️
My sympathy. May the angels welcome him to paradise.
So sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in our thoughts & prayers.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Keith was a very remarkable man. He was a true leader for our class thru all the years and someone we all admired.
Our deepest sympathies to the Weigel families, may God guide you and comfort you through the difficult days ahead 🙏
Deepest sympathy to the Weigal family.
Love you dear Con and your sweet family!!! 🙏🙏🙏
Prayers to the family.
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Prayers from the Gorman family to the Weigel family. Keith was a wonderful man.
Sympathies to the family and friends
So sorry for your loss. God bless.
So sorry for you loss,such a nice man.
So sorry to hear this! You have our sympathy!
Sympathy to Weigel family.
So very sorry. Our sympathy to Keith’s family. 🙏🏻
Our sympathy to the Weigel family. So sorry to hear this. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry.
I’m so sorry to hear about Keith. Thinking of your family as you deal with this!
Our sincere sympathy to the Weigel Family!
Connie and to your family, so very sorry.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Weigel family.
My deepest sympathy to you all we list a good man and friend
My sympathy to Keith’s family
Sorry for your loss!!
Extending my deepest sympathy to the Weigel family. You will all be in my thoughts & prayers. 🙏
I am so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. We had fun times back in the 80’s. My deepest condolences to the Weigel family.
So sorry for your loss
Shocking and sad news. Prayers to the family.
Our deepest sympathy to the Weigel family..We are so sorry🙏🥰
We are so sorry to hear about Keith. We have you all in our thoughts and prayers 🙏
Sending our condolences to the family ♥️
Thoughts and prayers to all of Keith’s family🙏💕
So sorry for your loss
So sorry for the loss of your loved one…sending prayers to your family
All our prayers to Keith’s family. As a classmate of mine he was always considerate and a great guy. May he rest in peace. Jeanne(Geerts) and David Roder
To Wendy, Connie and the whole family I am so sorry for your loss. Keith was a good man!
I am so sorry to hear this, comfort and sympathy to the Weigel family.
Love and hugs to you Connie and the entire Weigel family! 🙏🏻
Sympathy and prayers to the whole family!
Prayers for the Weigel Family
Connie so sorry to hear this sad news. My sympathy to the Weigel family.
I am so sorry to hear about Keith so sad, Connie Njus I am thinking of you and your family. HUGS.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Weigel family
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
We are so sorry for your loss….
So sorry for your loss.
Connie I am so sad to hear the news of Keith’s passing. I have so many memories of him as a kid. I pray God comforts for your dear family during such a difficult time.
Sorry for your loss ❤️
We are so sorry for your loss!
So sorry to hear of your loss. Regards to the entire Weigel family. He was such a good person and we remember him fondly.
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Weigel family. Keith will be missed by all that new him.
Sending sympathy and prayers.
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Deepest sympathy and huge hugs to all!
Our hearts are saddened to hear of Keith’s passing…such a gentle man gone too soon. Extending our most heartfelt sympathy to his wife and family, and to all of the Weigel families. There’s a new angel in Heaven…Rest In Peace, Keith.
Sympathy to the family
I am sorry to hear this. Prayers for the Weigel.
sorry for your loss~
We are so very sorry to hear this sad news! Sympathy and prayers to Wendy,their kids and the entire Weigel family. Another great guy gone to soon! Sending hugs and prayers!😔🙏
So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers to all of the family Connie Njus. He was a great man. RIP Keith
A friend, a classmate and a great person, so sad to hear of this loss. Prayers to the entire Weigel family.
My sympathy to all of Keith’s family 🙏!
My deepest sympathy to all of Keith’s family and friends! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! 🙏💕
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
So sorry- Our Deepest Sympathy to all. Don & Keely
My sympathy to Keith’s family so sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy to the family.
Thinking of you all.
Sending big hugs to the Weigel family! So sorry for your loss!
With deepest sympathy to the family
Lowell and I got to know Keith as a neighbor and a friend. We are heartbroken to hear this sad news. Wendy and family, you know better than we what a kind and wonderful man Keith was! He demonstrated such a level head and commitment while serving on our association board all of those years! He always smiled and had kind words to say. Keith, you will be missed and not forgotten. Wendy, our heart aches for you. Please know you and your family are truly in our prayers. Kris and Lowell Zimmerman
We thought this bouquet would remind you of Keiths vibrant life. We are praying for the family. With our deepest sympathy.
Condolences to the family
Sympathy to the entire Weigel family.
So sad! Our sympathy.
Our sincere sympathies to the families with thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for the Weigel family
So sorry to hear about Keith, he was so humble in school & fun to be around, I had him in home room….Thnking of u Connie!!!!
So sorry to hear this. Sending our sympathy to the family.
Sorry for the loss of Keith, who meant so much to so many. Prayers of comfort to all.
Prayers to the family.
Sympathy to the family!
So sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Weigel family.
Deepest Sympathy Connie and entire Weigel family🙏💚 T&A
Prayers for the Weigel Clan. Sympathy to all families.
We are so sorry for your loss.💕
Thoughts and prayers to the family 🙏🙏
I am so sorry for your loss…my sympathy to all the family. 🙁
Sending prayers to the family
Sympathy to all, Keith was a wonderful man. Tom and Cora.
RIP
So sorry to hear this. Prayers and sympathy to all the family.
So sorry for your loss. Treasure the memories to keep you strong.
Prayers for all of the family.
Dear Wendy, On behalf of all of us on the June Bermuda cruise, we extend our sincerest sympathies to you and your family. Georgiana, Henry, Frances, and all your other sailing friends.
Thoughts and prayers to the family
I’m so sorry for your loss.
Deepest sympathy to the Weigel family.🙏
This is so sad. Such a wonderful guy. Kev and Keith coached together at st Joseph’s
The class of ’74 has lost one of its best. Our prayers to all the Weigel families.
So sorry for your loss
Keith touched so many lives. We send our sympathies and prayer. May his legacy live on in all whose lives he impacted.
I am so sorry to hear this news! Sending prayers to all!
So sorry for your loss 💔 Prayers 🙏
So very sorry to read this. Such a great guy. Keeping all of the Weigel family in my thoughts and prayers
Sympathy
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and his family.
Our deepest sympathy to the Weigel families.
My sympathy to your family during this sad time.
The many, many tributes to Keith are an obvious testimony to a man who touched so many people’s lives and in such kind and caring ways. I had the pleasure of meeting Keith as an underclassman in college. He has always been a role model for me. Rest in Peace Keith.
You’re in my thoughts and prayers ! Big hug
So sorry to hear, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry to hear this. Sympathies and prayers to everyone.
Sorry for your loss
Thinking of you at this difficult time Thoughts and prayers to the Weigel family
Our sincere sympathy and prayers to All
So sad to hear this! Deepest sympathy to the Weigel family.
God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be So he put his arms around you and whispered, “Now you come to me” . With tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away, and although we love you dearly uncle, we could not make you stay. A Golden heart stop beating, hard working hands at rest, God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best. All our Love, Maggie & Dan Kersey
Connie and the entire Weigel Family, you have our deepest sympathy! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! God bless!
Great man & teammate. 🙏🙏
Our sympathy to the Weigel family.
Lu, Connie, and Family my heart aches for you and all of Kieths family and friends. You are in my prayers
So very sorry Connie and all your family! You are all in my prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the Weigel family.
Our deepest sympathy to the family, may the memories of Keith bring you peace.
My deepest condolences to the whole family. The heavens gained another angel. What a good man he was here on earth. He was always a joy to have around. My heart goes out to you all. God Bless. Hugs with love. Patti Miller Hayes xo ❤️ 🙏
Our prayers and sympathy to the Weigel families. We are thinking of you. Leon and Nancy Wegner
Wow so sorry for the loss of a great guy!! Thinking of you all!!
Keith Weigel family – so sorry for the loss of a great man and friend – fond memories playing baseball with the Braves during our college years. God Bless!
I don’t recall EVER seeing Keith without that big, memorable smile on his face! Truly one of the good guys – a great friend and teammate. To the Weigel family, I think the number of Tributes on this wall says it all. RIP.
Our deepest sympathy to Keith’s family and friends. He was such a genuinely nice person.
Keith was a good soul from growing up in New Hampton and as seen through the tributes, his entire life! My deepest sympathy to his family, may all of your memories of Keith bring you peace.
My deepest sympathy to all the Weigel family!
Our deepest sympathy to the Weigel family. Keith was such a sweet soul and always full of laughter. He will truly be missed by so many. God Bless. Gary and Terry Ball
Weigel Weigel family so sorry to hear about Keith.
Deepest sympathy to the Weigel family. So many wonderful memories of Keith. Truly a good man who left a positive mark on this world. RIP classmate, teammate and friend.
My sympathy to the entire Weigel family – a great guy. Fond memories of our competitions in baseball and basketball when Turkey Valley and New Hampton played each other. May he rest in peace!
So sorry for your loss truly a great person!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to the family.
Condolences to the Weigel family. I worked for Keith in Des Moines when he was a State Representative. He was such a great lawmaker. Worked very hard for his constituents. I’m so so sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your family’s loss.
Sorry to hear this Connie! Our Sympathy to all!
Dave and I send our sympathy to the Weigel family. Connie, we are so sorry for your loss, Keith will be missed by all his friends and great memories by all who knew him.
Our sincere condolences to the entire Weigel family. Keith was a great guy. I remember we asked Keith for some assistance on a personal matter when he was a State Representative in Des Moines and he took it on for us without any hesitation. He was such a great lawmaker and worked hard for all Iowans. We are so sorry for your loss.
Sending warm hugs to the entire family!
Our deepest sympathies to the Weigel family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time. Keith will be truly missed by all. 💕🙏💕 Dan & Cathy Shatek
Sympathy & prayers for his family
Could not be sadder with this news. Saw Keith for the first time in years at Larry’s celebration of life and as usual he made everyone feel better. Josie and I against you and Eddie were such great days. Cheers sir to a Life well Lived….
Prayers weigel family
So sorry our deepest sympathy for the Weigel family. I’ll cherish my time with Keith on the ball diamond. One of New Hampton greatest.
My condolences to Keith’s family and close friends…the world has lost a great man
Sending prayers to the entire Weigel family.🙏
So sorry for your loss
Deepest sympathy to the Weigel family. Keith was a classmate & genuine great guy.
My sympathies to the family
My deepest sympathy to the Weigel families. My prayers are with you. May Keith rest in peace.
Keith was a great guy. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Hard to find words……My memories of Keith start in first grade and extend all the way through high school, and I can hardly remember a time seeing Keith without a smile! SO smart, SO friendly, SO talented!
I remember a BB game at Charles City where Keith, Tommy C. and the rest of the team were tearing up the floor! Charles City had a name for Keith, I think it was something like Wacker! They couldn’t stand him because he was SO DARN GOOD! Our Chickasaws won an incredibly close game at, or very near, the buzzer!
Thank-you, Keith, for being a big part of our 1974 graduating class! We will never forget you! Sincere condolences to all of Keith’s family and circle of close friends. Truly a tough one to lose so young!❤
So sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Weigel family. He will be sorely missed 🙏🙏🙏
Our deepest condolences to Keith’s family. A fine man gone too soon!
Jan and Lance Manson
My sympathy to the Weigel family. Keith was a special friend for many years.
I got to now Keith primarily through his brother and my good friend, Wesley. I was around Keith in his prime athletic years at New Hampton and U of Iowa,( being on the New Hampton baseball and basketball teams and a fellow DU at U of I, with him and his brother Wes) I had the privilege of watching Keith from front row seats, the bench, lol. He was an outstanding athlete and a pleasure to watch, I really looked up to him, but most importantly I looked up to him for his outstanding character as leader, his strong integrity, along with his good natured friendliness. Sadly enough I hadn’t seen Keith for years, but after reading his obituary I can tell he had not changed a bit, sometimes it does seem only the good die young, and he was ” A Good One!” My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. From an old friend and teammate. Robin
Sincere sympathy to the family at your loss . Keith was gone too soon but God must have needed him more than his earthly family. May he Rest In Peace.
Our deepest sympathy to all of Keith’s family. Thinking of you all thru this difficult time…