Keith Callfas
November 01, 1961 - February 28, 2018
Obituary
MADISON-Keith Kevin Callfas, age 56, of Madison, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018, at SSM Health, St. Mary's Hospital. He was born on November 1, 1961, in Elmhurst, Ill., the son of Robert and Cherie (Ohlhaber) Callfas. Keith graduated from Fenton High School in Bensenville, Ill., with the class of 1979. He worked for the UW-Madison as an electrician and was a member of the Local Union No. 890 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He was also an active member of AA. Keith touched the lives of many as he enjoyed spending time with all of his many friend’s family and co-workers. He loved flying his ultra-lights, hunting pheasants with his dogs and fishing. Keith is survived by his sisters, Jacqueline Rooney, Jeannie Larson and Susan Callfas; seven nieces and nephews, Christina Curtis, Lisa Holze, Paul Larson, Mona Larson, Justin Larson, Raymond Larson and Kevin Kari; three great-nephews Henry and Raymond Larson and Matthew Holze; a great niece, Scarlett Holze; canine companions, Max and Twizzler; and cats, Marge and Cherie. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Robert "Bobby" Callfas; infant brother, Wesley Callfas; and nephew, Jack Callfas. Funeral arrangements are pending. An obituary with service information will appear in the Wisconsin State Journal at a later date. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
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Gathering
Sat Jul 14, 2018 @ 1:00 PM CDT
the Pavilion • East End of Road 2, Edgerton, WI 53534
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Jackie Rooney
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Keith, I am sitting here, tears streaming down my face, my heart broken, listening to the kiln as you are being cremated. I can’t believe all that has happened in the past month. I’m sorry you had to go through all of this. You are too young. It’s not right that this happened to you. I feel like we were just beginning to really re-connect. You had so much of life to look forward to. Peace be with you and a loving and happy reunion on the other side with those that have gone before us. Be sure to stop at the Rainbow Bridge and pick up all of those beloved pets to take with you on your journey. Say hello to everyone there for me. I miss you and them and think and dream about you all often. I love you from the bottom of my heart, my dear, sweet baby brother.
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Nancy Helgesen Lyons
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Keith you were a great coworker and neighbor. I miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and many friends.
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Amy
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Sooo sad😢 So many fun memories thar will NEVER be forgotten RIP uncle keith XOXO
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Mike Pender
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Keith left us too soon. We’re supposed to have a couple decaded of retirement to enjoy the fruits of our labors. I’ve known Keith some forty eight years. We lost touch some years ago but had the pleasure of reconnecting a couple years ago. Keith was always good company. Very intelligent and always up to something interesting. We grew up together, found trouble and enlightenment together, and always had a good time. Keith and his family gave me the courtesy of a place to stay as a young man with nowhere to go. A rare and good family indeed. I’ll miss his humor, sarcasm and wit. Godspeed my friend. Xoxo
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Charles Chladil
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Keith I regret that I did not meet you sooner. I remember talking politics with you in the break room. I will miss your insights. Rest in peace.
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Tracy H Cooper
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Keith was a good friend to have in so many ways. He was kind and intelligent with a wry sense of humor. He had a solid recovery program and was a good example for others in recovery. But more than anything else he was just a good friend. He always had time to go get breakfast of a cup of coffee. One time Mary planned a surprise birthday dinner for Tracy at a restaurant downtown. We were just arriving at the door and Keith walked up. He feigned surprise and played along, saying he was just walking by, and so we invited him to join us, and to Tracy's surprise he accepted. He played along for 10-15 minutes until the others arrived and Tracy finally figured out what was happening. What a good sport! We had many good laughs together and will miss him dearly. Love, Mary and Tracy