"Jennifer & boys, so very sorry to hear the news of Keith's passing. I can only imagine what you are going through. I was a friend of Keith's through Tom Auen having graduated from ISU. Keith & Tom came to AZ and stayed with me a couple of times many moons ago. May you feel God's arms wrapped around you tight during this time and giving you all the strength you need day by day. Please know Keith made a lot of people smile and laugh with his rare sense of humor. sending my best, Carol"
In loving memory of
Keith Kohorst
February 26, 1966 - February 5, 2007
Keith Kohorst, 40, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, February 05, 2007, at the Emergency Room at the Henry County Health Center. Visitation will begin after 12:00 noon on Friday, February 9, 2007, at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel, 709 Mapleleaf Drive, Mt. Pleasant, where a Christian Vigil Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday evening. The family will receive friends following the Vigil Service. A funeral mass will be held Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church with the Rev. Nicholas J. Adam, celebrant. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Carroll, IA. Memorials have been established to the Kohorst Memorial Scholarship at Carroll Kuemper High School in Keith's memory. On line condolences may be sent to www.olsonpowell.com Born February 26, 1966, in Carroll, IA, Keith Joseph was the son of Roger H. and Deanna F. Kemper Kohorst. He was a 1984 graduate of Carroll Kuemper High School. He also graduated from Iowa State University with a B.S. in Journalism. Keith moved to Mt. Pleasant in 1994. On August 3, 1996, he married Jennifer A. Kerr, who survives. Keith was a sports writer for the Mt. Pleasant News and later became the sports information director for Iowa Wesleyan College. He was a member of St. Alphonsus Catholic Church. Spending time with his family was a major priority in his life. He was also an avid fan of Notre Dame and Iowa State University sports and the Los Angeles Lakers. Keith is survived by his wife Jennifer of Mt. Pleasant, IA; two sons, Kieran and Keegan Kohorst of Mt. Pleasant, IA; his father, Roger Kohorst of Carroll, IA; one brother, Mark Kohorst of Harlan, IA; and his paternal grandmother, Rosemary Kohorst of Carroll, IA.
Tributes
"Jennifer and Family- I am sorry to hear about Keith. I was one of your newspaper students back in 1999. I met Keith a few times and he was such a nice guy. It's hard to believe he was taken at such a young age. My prayers will be with you and your family. I myself have two funerals to attend this week which is how I heard about Keith. I hope God gives you and the boys strength and courage to get through this time. HUGS for all of you"
"Jennifer and boys, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Keith. Please know that you are in our prayers."
"My deepest condolences to Jennifer, Kiernan and Keegan. Also, my sympathy goes out to Roger, a grade school and high school classmate."
"Jennifer & boys, We were so sorry to here of Keith's passing. We are so sorry for your loss and for what you and the boys are going through. You were a favorite teacher to both of our children, Bethany and Dennis, and they both their sympathy and prayers along with us. May you feel God's presence in the days ahead. Rosie and Darrel"
"I am very sorry to hear about Keith. I went to Kuemper w/ Keith and have alot of great memories. With our last names close we were seated near each other alot, and also played side by side on the football team. We lost touch over the years but the memories Ill cherish forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone. Alan Knight Kuemper 84"
"Jennifer and boys: Words cannot express the sorrow I feel for you. Keith was a not only a great person but a great friend. Once you cut through the sarcasm, you discovered a big, teddy bear. However, I didn't mind the sarcasm because I always gave him as much as he gave me. He was a great employee and he will be deeply missed. Brooks Taylor"
"TO THE KOHORST FAMILY,,I SEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON DEATH OF KEITH..MY PRAYERS AN THOUGHTS WITH ALL FAMILY... CLASS OF 84 SCOTT SNYDER"
"Mrs.Kohorst and Boys- I am really sorry to hear about Keith's sudden death. You and the boys are and will be in my prayers for a long time. God Bless You!"
"Jen- I am so sorry to hear about Keith's passing. You and the boys are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family."
"I was very sad to hear of Keith's passing. It doesn't seem that long ago that I was visiting with Keith for quite awhile at Phil's wake. It's a shame that these two great guys were taken at such a young age. My thoughts and prayers go out (again) to the Kohorst family, friends and extended family."
"Dear Jennifer and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about Keith. I only met him a few times, but thought he was a great guy. Just like his brother Phil. No one understands why people are taken from us at such a young age. But know that he is w/his mother and brother and they will be watching over you and the boys. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy Duggan"
"Jenn and Boys- We are so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Keith was an amazing guy and always so thoughtful. He will be missed by many! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Angela & Allyson"
"Jennifer and the boys, First of all I am so sorry to here about Keith's sudden death. I really understand what you are going through at this time. My first wife died suddenly in 2000 at the age 43. I was 36 at the time. My son, Mason had just turned 3 and my daughter was 6. I feel for you and your boys. I really enjoyed coaching your son in football last fall. You were both great supportive parents. They are lucky to have you. I did not get to know you well enough then but I could sense you had an inner strength. The days ahead will seem overwhelming at times and they will be but remember that although the sun sets today it will rise again tomorrow. Those boy's need to know you are strong but you also hurt too. He will always be a part of you and of your children. I am very proud that your son can look back over the time with his father and he can remember that touchdown he made that cold fall morning. He had the biggest grin on his face. I know you both were very proud of him and what he had accomplished. It was one of those special moments or gifts that I get every once in a while from coaching those kids. If you ever need advice or anything give me a call and I will see if I can help in anyway. I will be coaching soccer soon and I would love to have your son on my team. You take care and truly may God bless you and your children and watch over you in these coming days. Greg Lorber"
"Jen and family, We were so sorry to hear about Keith. He had such a wonderful sense of humor and always had the best comebacks. He made the IWC Athletic Department the place to be. We hope that you will find continued love and comfort in the memories you and your family shared. Our Deepest Sympathy."
"I was so stunned and heartbroken to hear about Keith's passing. He was such a great guy. I worked with him at the Mt. Pleasant News and he is what kept me going. He was always fun to joke around with and could always make you laugh. I can't imagine how hard it is for you Jen, and the boys too. He will be dearly missed. You are in my prayers."
"I am so sorry to hear about Keith's passing. I went to school with Keith at Kuemper. I just want you to know, you are all in my prayers."
"Jennifer - Needless to say, I was stunned upon hearing the news about Keith. I worked with him for a few years at the Washington Journal and as much as he enjoyed giving me grief about the Hawkeyes, and how great Notre Dame and Iowa State were, I enjoyed giving it right back at him. It was all in good fun and we both knew it. Although I hadn't emailed him much lately, I enjoyed that bganter. Arnie Smith"
"I am very sorry to hear of Keith's passing. As a friend of many people in the extended Kohorst family, I send you my deepest sympathy. All of Keith's friends & family will be in my prayers. God bless you all."
"Jen --- thinking of you and the boys."
"Jennifer and boys, We were so sorry to hear of Keith's passing. Mom and dad were very fond of your family and were reallyheartbroken when they heard the news, as were we. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."
"Jennifer and family, I was so sad to hear about Keith. I just wanted to let you know you and your boys are in my thoughts and prayers. Marg Perrin - Kuemper class of '84"
"I went to high school with Keith. He was a great guy, I was so sorry to hear of his passing. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers!"