5 September 2008
Today we lost a wonderful person…
Posted by John under: Dan .
On September 3rd we lost a wonderful and dear person, Dan Kehs.
Dan was my stepfather and had been married to my mother for 16 years. He passed away on September 3rd in his sleep. He was such a wonderul and extremely smart man and we are going to miss him dearly.
He leaves behind his son Sam Kehs, his mother, brothers, and a sister. His father had passed several years ago. He also leaves behind many step-children and grandchildren, and the love of his life Susan Kehs.
If you have time please pass on your condolences to my mom or my brother Sam.
We are going to miss you terribly Dan!
John
Dan and Mattie
Dan and Susan
Dan and the family (most of them)
4 Comments so far...
Joe Reichard Says:
13 May 2009 at 2:19 am.
You have my heartfelt condolence on the passing of a pretty nice guy. I “grew up” with Dan in the suburbs of Glenview and Nortbrook in the Chicago’s Northside. I Went to Glenbrook South HS with him, and was involved in the infamous incident which is now close to “legend” status that “helped” Dan choose to join the Navy. Needless to say it was late winter and while out back of school where the “cool kids” smoked, someone had a small bottle of “anti-freeze” Well, the Dean of the school made a surprise visit coming around the corner while Dan was “warming” himself. We were all pulled into the Dean’s office, and before anyone could admit to what we were doing Danstepped forward and said that the bottle was his and no one else was involved. Of course he was expelled and as we walked out I asked him why he took the blame all by himself. He said that he knew I couldn’t be blamed as I was the #1 Varsity Diver on the swimming team. The others were a grade behind us and he just couldn’t see any good coming from our getting in trouble. So, he said that he had planned on joining the Navy as soon as we graduated but now he could get his career started a few months early. Plus he said that he would get his GED in no time. And knowing how smart the guy was I knew he was right. I myself joined the Air Force that summer after being offered only one - half scholarship and like Dan there wasn’t enough money in our family to send 3 kids to college. The military was right for the both of us. We had many a long discussion during some of the many parties that winter when the question of “What are you going to do after graduation. I was sorry he didn’t make the walk with us that June.
We lost touch during our service years except for those few times we were on leave during some of the holidays. And it was interesting discussing the differences in the service and the experiences we were having.
When we both mustered out we saw each other now and then for a while but then lost touch when I married and moved to Missouri.
I could tell you some great stories, but I’m sure they wouldn’t hold a candle to his versions of the same stories. We had some wonderful times together. Looking at the pictures posted here I still notice how sometimes he tilt’s his head with a look of impish devilment that leaves you wondering “What’s he thinking up now?”
Sitting here remembering him has me with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face.
I’m sure he’ll be dearly missed, as our dear friend Scott was when he passed too soon many years ago. I can only pray that they will both be waiting for me to help make my passing that much easier.
Believe me when I say that I am so sorry for your loss.
Joe Reichard
2174 Stonehenge St
Newton, NC 28658
Al Halleck Says:
13 May 2009 at 7:46 am.
I am so sorry for your loss and mine. Dan was like a brother to me since highschool. We have been staying in contact the past 5 years.
I will miss him dearly and not a day goes by I dont think of Dan and all the moments we had together.
My Sympathies
Alan Halleck
Kim Kavanagh Says:
13 May 2009 at 2:01 pm.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am the song that will never end.
I am the love of family and friend.
I am the child who has come to rest
In the arms of the Father who knows him best.
When you see the sunset fair,
I am the scented evening air.
I am the joy of a task well done.
I am the glow of the setting sun.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
~ Mary E. Frye ~
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Dan many years ago in high school, he was one of “the group”, it makes me smile thinking about him and those days (not to mention we couldn’t come up with a better name than “the group”). This is my favorite poem that reminds us that our loved ones are forever with us. I hope you are able to feel Dan forever with you.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Kim Kavanagh
Jill Scadron Philmlee Says:
13 May 2009 at 9:50 pm.
My sympathies to you and your family on the passing of Dan. He was a very special person, and it saddens me to know he is gone. I knew him well in high school and when he was in the Navy. I too was part that “group.” We lost touch over the years and I heard very little of him. It was just a month ago I heard of his passing, and last night when I came upon your website. I emailed your link to those above, and to others that knew Dan “when.” Dan is a special soul, and will always have a place in my heart. He had a way of making a person comfortable and accepted. It was that sparkle in his blue eyes, slight snicker and big smile that I will never forget about Dan. I am sure he’s watching over all of his loved ones, listening to music, tapping his feet, rocking head to the music and passionately having a discussion regarding the woes of the world, and the solutions, with all others have passed before him.
May Dan rest in peace, and peace be with you and your family.
Jill Scadron Philmlee