Thomas P. Keidel Jr.

September 8, 1962 - December 24, 2021

Thomas P. Keidel Jr., 59, a longtime Lake County resident, passed away after a brief but courageous battle with kidney cancer, on Friday, December 24, 2021 at the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. He was born September 8, 1962 in Cleveland, the son of the late Thomas and Kathleen. Tom’s greatest passion was his family. His hobbies revolved around his sons, coaching, hunting and golfing. The addition of his grandchildren to the chapters of his life made the story complete. They were his heart and soul. Tom was the greatest friend to all and managed to make a connection with everyone he met. He was loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Pamella; sons, Thomas III (Carla) and Andrew (Lindsay); grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, and Alana; brother, Derreck (Melanie) and sisters, Denise (Bill) and Therese (Gary) Thompson. A memorial service to honor Tom’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, Ohio 44026. Tom’s family will continue celebrating his life following the memorial service on Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 2-6 at The Patrician Catering Center, 33150 Lakeland Blvd., Eastlake, OH 44095. In memory of Tom, memorial contributions may be made to the University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center Institutional Relations & Development, P.O. Box 94554, Cleveland, OH 44101-4554 or donate online at www.uhgiving.org. Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com