Keith Gerard Stangler

Age 59 of Forest Lake. Loving Husband, Brother, Uncle & Friend went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2022. Preceded in death by wife, Fran; parents, Ambrose & Angeline. Survived by beloved wife, Agatha; siblings, Mark (Bonnie), Gary (Joan), Bruce (Luann), Glen (Peggy), Lois (Rick) Wurst, Janice Zizzo, Russel (Lisa); many nieces, nephews other relatives & friends. Keith lived a faithful fulfilling life. His battle with cancer was evident and his strength and courage was an inspiration, as his love for Agatha and his faith in the Lord Jesus carried him in his daily prayer life. Keith's many talents, giving heart and his joking nature kept you smiling and laughing. His cooking and baking made you hungry for more and his handyman carpenter talents mirrored his faith in Jesus. He enjoyed making many things but his true passion laid within religious art. Most recently was his gift of making rosaries while he prayed on each one he had touched. In 2009 he married his best friend Agatha and they shared the same passion of living a simple humble life. In 2015 their world turned upside down. With all the trials and tribulations throughout battling cancer he stayed strong with his love for Agatha and in his faith. He continued to lead his wife in her inspirations of becoming a nurse, kept up with the remodeling of their home, enjoyed working in the garden and was always there as a friend when you needed help, his expertise or advice. Keith had many challenges while battling cancer but you would never know it by his devotion, prayer and his will power that kept him believing that one day he'll be resting pain free in the loving arms of his Savior Jesus. Keith was looking forward to reuniting with his first love Fran as well as his mother and father, whom he adored loved and missed dearly. Longtime Member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Peter's Catholic Church Forest Lake. Visitation 5-7 PM Wednesday, March 16th with a rosary service at 7 PM lead by his Knights of Columbus Brothers in Christ at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM Thursday, March 17th with visitation one hour prior at Church of St. Peter, 1250 S. Shore Dr., Forest Lake. Interment at Calvary Cemetery, Forest Lake. Memorials preferred to the family. The mass will be livestreamed here: https://youtu.be/XNddaYlQfAI