Keith E. Sidley's Obituary
Keith E. Sidley, 73, passed away May 23, 2021. Cherished husband of Wanda Sidley for 39 years. Loving father of Keith Jr. “Sid” (Donna) and Wade (Kimberly). Step-brother of Karen Malott (Dik) and Ron Kuhfeld (Sue). Dear grandfather of Allison, Caroline, and Jade.
Born at Fairview Hospital and raised in Middleburg Heights by his parents, Edward Earl & Nancy Lova Sidley, Keith was the ultimate Boy Scout - always prepared for everything. He carried a bevy of small tools on his trusty carabiner and even made sure there was a hand-curated first aid kit in every dwelling and vehicle, both on land and water.
As a History and Special Education teacher from 1970-2010, Keith helped countless students to exceed expectations and achieve their goals. Many of those students kept in touch for years just to say thank you. Even off-the-clock, Keith remained a generous teacher - many friends know that a request to him for advice often resulted in his not just helping with the fix, but demonstrating and teaching it, too.
Keith enjoyed a wide variety of activities, including wine making (and tasting), golfing, biking, and all things summer. He also enjoyed motorcycles, until switching to the more family-friendly boating and waterskiing. He had a passion for history, politics, pizza, and chocolate cake with chocolate frosting. He was a bleeding-edge techie who hated wearing ties. Ever the extrovert, traveling with friends & family was always fun. He and Wanda explored many national parks and exciting destinations throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central America. Still, his favorite location on the planet was his back deck, enjoying a beverage with family and friends.
A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. If friends so desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Stay-A-While animal shelter at 8800 Akins Rd, North Royalton, OH 44133.
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