Keith David Felland, age 84, loving husband and father of 3, died of a failing heart in his home in Columbia Heights on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. Keith was born in Ladysmith WI on Sept. 6th 1939, graduated from Ladysmith High school in 1957, and attended Vocational School for 2 years and was in the National Guard. He moved to Minneapolis, where he met and married Carol Ryker on February 24, 1962. He worked at Minnegasco (Center Point Energy) in various departments for 38 years retiring in May of 1998. Keith had a generous and forgiving nature. He would greet you with a genuine smile, a handshake, and a kind word. Keith did a fair amount of fishing and he spent a lot of time hunting at his family's shack near Ojibwa. He liked to cook, listen to 50's music, travel, and he loved the Minnesota State Fair. At the fair he'd have a hot dog and listen to music at one of the outdoor venues for hours. Christmas was a big deal to Keith and in his earlier days he made charcoal drawings. He also built an addition to their house in Columbia Heights. Keith is preceded in death by his parents, Manter and Daisy Felland and his sister, Sylvia Schmeling (Herman). He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol; sister, Gayleen Duzy (John) brother, Eric Felland (Karen) daughters, Beth Kimball (Mark) & Rebecca Felland Syring (Todd), son, Jon Felland (Pam); grandchildren, Ben Kimball, Mike Kimball, Sam Kimball, Emma Syring, Rachel Syring, Emily Felland, Jake Felland, great-grandchildren, Brody & Brynlee Rae Kimball, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. A gravesite service will be held on Monday, May 13 at Hillside Cemetery, 2600 19th Avenue NE Minneapolis at 11:00AM. A light lunch will be served immediately following at Faith United Methodist Church, 2708 33rd Ave NE, St. Anthony MN 55418. In lieu of flowers memorials preferred to Allina Health Home Hospice and Faith United Methodist Church St. Anthony.
Published on May 12, 2024
