Published in Herald Tribune from February 10 to February 11, 2013
Charles M. "Chuck" Keels 75, of Sarasota, Florida left this life to begin
his next journey on Thursday February 7, 2013. A true native of Sarasota,
Florida, Chuck was born on May 28, 1937 to parents Melton and Pauline
Keels. Chuck graduated from Sarasota High School then moved forward to
Florida State University with a degree in business. Chuck was well
respected and recognized for his work in sales, working at Maas Brothers,
Xerox, owning a Flex-Bon Paint Store, finally finding his niche in
Commercial Real Estate. Chuck was one of the owners of the 1st industrial
condominium developments in the Sarasota area. He was a member of The
Sarasota Association of Realtors from 1986 - 2010. He was a member of The
Kiwanis's Club and volunteered often for The Special Olympics. He lived his
life to the fullest; he enjoyed traveling, much of the time on the water,
cruising on both sail and power boats. Chuck also had a home he built and
loved in Green Turtle, Abaco Bahamas. He was an avid golfer and was
competitive on the course, he was one of the original members of Misty
Creek Country Club. Chuck was an Incredible Man, Husband, Stepfather,
Grandfather, business colleague and most importantly friend. Survivors
include his adored wife Mary P. "Molly" Keels, his four loving step
daughters, Samantha Robinson (David), Virginia Beasley (Gary), Natalie
Baumstark (Arend) and Kimberly B. Wolf. He also had two Step-Sons, Garrett
Westfall (Cynthia) and Gregory Westfall (Mollie). Chuck had 10 much loved
extraordinary grandchildren.