Robert Edward Keezel

Robert (Bob) Keezel (60) of Fort Myers and Longwood, FL passed away surrounded by love on December 10, 2018. He was the eldest son, born on March 2, 1958 to Robert F. and Lois (Demberger) Keezel. Within a year, Bob convinced his parents to move from the cold winters of MA to sunny Winter Park, FL. Bob graduated from Winter Park High School and is a proud graduate of Rice University in Houston, TX. Thereafter, he earned his JD/MBA from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. After graduating from Vanderbilt, he moved to Miami where he met Ana (Asper) Ward. They married and had their daughter, Mary. She was his pride and joy and greatest accomplishment. Bob often said, “blessed with one, so glad I got the best.” When Mary was a little girl, she was enrolled in dance, but dance quickly changed to soccer at the age of 6; when Mary found out that her dad was going to be the coach. Shortly after donning the “coach” shirt, Bob met his best friend, Michelle, who later became his wife. (To this day, that shirt still hangs in Bob’s closet). Bob was a constant presence at Mary’s school events, both at St. Andrew’s and at Bishop Verot. He traveled with her during her soccer years with the Cape Coral Cyclones and was at every single game. If you knew Bob, he was never without a book, a cup, a koozie, and a good story. While he may not have had the best sense of time, you knew that he was a good man with a great heart. Bob never knew a stranger – he was kind, gentle and never had a harsh word for anyone. Bob always made time for his family and he never turned his back to a friend. While he had a large family, the numerous WEISS Rice University buddies held a special place in Bob’s heart. Bob was an avid music fan as well and loved attending concerts that included Rock Boat Cruises with Sister Hazel, Toad the Wet Sprocket, and several Suwanee music festivals in Live Oak, FL. Bob also loved to travel. His most recent trip took him to Mexico, where he taught English to university students in Tehucan. He was fluent in Spanish and loved speaking the language. Preceding him in death are his father, Robert, and nephew, Max Chambers. Surviving him are his daughter Mary; his mother Lois Keezel of Altamonte Springs; his brother William (Stephanie) Keezel of Longwood and their children Karey (Josh) Abolafia with little one Abigail and Devin of Jacksonville; his sisters Karen Keezel and Nancy (Scot) Chambers and their children Jake and Amelia of Orlando; his brother Ottie (Suzanne) Keezel and their children Ben and Jack of Winter Park; and his brother David (Melissa) Keezel and their children Sarah and Sophia of Orlando. In addition, Bob is survived by his beloved best friend, Michelle; father-in-law, Mario Perrino and Lisa Riegel of Springfield, IL; mother-in-law Sue Perrino; sister-in-law Marie (Pat) Quigley and their son, Michael of Chicago, IL; brother-in-law Greg (Sandy) Perrino and their children Joe and Nikki; and sister-in-law Lori (Rob) Hamilton and their daughter Lauren. What about Bob? That’s not something anyone that knew Bob Keezel would say – Bob touched more lives than one could count. Endless memories have been formed to continue his legacy. Arrangements handled by Gendron Cremation. Please visit their website to share your fond memories of Bob. Memorials can be made to Lee Health Foundation, Compassionate Care Fund, 16451 Healthpark Commons Drive, Suite 200, Fort Myers, FL 33908. Note in memory of Robert Keezel. A Celebration of Life is being planned at a later date in Fort Myers and Orlando. Hawaiian attire is required. Surf’s up!

Robert Edward Keezel

March 2, 1958 - December 10, 2018