Jonathan "Jon" Keul
April 09, 1957 - May 17, 2021
Obituary
MADISON - Jonathan “Jon” Keul, age 64, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021. The day before his passing he was surrounded by family and friends, celebrating Jon’s life. Jon smiled the entire day and was grateful to be surrounded by those who meant most to him.
He was born on April 9, 1957, in Janesville, the son of Kenneth and Janice (Cook) Keul. Jonathan graduated from Madison East High School with the class of 1975 and attended MATC receiving a degree in criminal justice. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, the incomparable, Bernadette Gilberts on May 3, 1986. Jon spent his entire life working in the Madison community helping others.
Jon was an icon in the Madison sports community. He was a staple in Madison’s intramural sports community. He was also involved in Madison East High School athletics, East Madison Little League, he was the honorary gym dad for his daughter’s gymnastics team, and was the backbone of his “two hand shove” touch football league.
Jonathan is survived by his son, Jared (fiancée, Sara Schemel) Keul; daughter, Morgan (partner, Ryan Pflieger) Keul who is expecting Jon’s first grandchild due on Bernadette’s birthday in October; sister, Jennifer (John Michael Whitman) Keul-Whitman; brother, Thomas Keul; and three nephews, Shawn Gilberts, Jacob Lazarz and Taylor Keul. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Timothy, and his wife, Bernadette.
A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Due to Dane County restrictions, only 60 people can be in attendance for the service. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, May 24, 2021. Social distancing and face masks are required.
Memorials may be gifted in Jon’s name to UW Carbone Cancer Center. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
He came, he was there, he left.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608) 221-5420
Events
Visitation
Mon May 24, 2021 @ 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Memorial Service
Tue May 25, 2021 @ 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CDT
Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Richard Moody
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The cottage will miss you .Hell, I will miss you .#FriendshipsMatter Love You Brotha.Richard (Ricky) Moody. friends for over fifty years
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Mary & Ron
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Sincere sympathy to Jon's family, friends and loved ones. We were neighbors many years ago. The Keul's were 'salt of the earth' people. So sorry for your loss.
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Rick Knoche
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Played softball against Jon's Buschmen back in the late '70s/early '80s. Tough competitor. Watched his "shove" football team for many years. Tough competitor. I've heard he "competed" to the end. Rest well, Jon.
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Dennis Anderson
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Rest In Peace Jon. You are a long time lifetime friend from the days at Marquette thru high school at East and thru the end. Never forget your hospitality when I came back into town to visit. I’ll be seeing you. Dennis Anderson aka Mouse
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Patrick Lenon
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Very sad to hear of Jon's passing. I worked with Bernie when she was going through her illness and he was a total rock for her and their wonderful children Jared and Morgan. I had tremendous admiration for his courage and good humor through it all. My greatest regret is that Morgan's baby will miss out on what would have been the best grandpa of all time.
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Kevin Attaway
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I am so sad for your loss. Jon and I coached football together at East, and I taught his son, Jared. Jon had a great sense of humor and was not only a font of wisdom for his players, but he had a kind heart. My deepest condolences go out to the Keul family.