Keith Steven Krehel

Keith Steven Krehel, 21, of Wayne, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, November 16, 2024.

Keith Steven was born to Karen (Kretowski) and Keith Krehel of Wayne, formerly of Dumont, Maywood, and Clifton. He joined a loving family with his sisters, Lauren and Katie.

He graduated from Wayne Valley High School in 2021. He continued his education at Passaic County Community College, where he was currently studying Business Administration. He also worked part-time with his father at Krehel Automotive Repair in Clifton.

Keith Steven was a loving and devoted brother to Lauren Kirt and her husband Mac, of Wayne, and Kathryn Shaikh and her husband Sohail, of Boca Raton, Florida. He was an incredible uncle to Madeline, Abigail, Nora, Ayaan, and Zayn, nephew to Stephanie McLaughlin and her husband Bob, Walter Krehel, and Donna Tropiano, and cousin to Bobby, Patrick, Maria, and Lisa. He is also survived by countless other cousins and friends he considered family, including Grandma, Maria, and Lenny Gioia.

Keith Steven was a friend to everyone. He was kind, compassionate, generous, funny, smart, and polite. Keith loved everyone, and everyone loved Keith. His favorite activities included being on his boat (or any boat), clamming, and anything by the water. He enjoyed racing go-karts and going to the boardwalk, especially the arcade. He looked forward to family game night, and recently added poker to his repertoire. He was passionate and knowledgeable about technology, motors, stocks, and politics, and could talk your ear off for hours about any. His pastimes included fixing anything with a motor that was broken, and reviving seemingly irreparable technology.

For Keith Steven, as he was called by most, his life was his family, including his dog, Charlie. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, whether to help out Uncle Walt with his boat, help a friend fix their computer, help family members rake leaves, or help shovel snow. He was also a wonderful and energetic stand-in flower boy/ring bearer at Lauren and Mac’s wedding. He was always up for anything, and always with a smile on his face.

Despite facing many medical adversities in his short life, he never complained and accepted these challenges with a positive attitude that was contagious. He deserved better. He was truly the most wonderful son, brother, nephew, uncle, and friend. He will be missed and loved forever.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Epilepsy Foundation