Keith Milem

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After a seven year courageous battle with cancer and with his daughters and wife by his side, Keith went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 10, 2024. Keith was born on August 12th, 1955 in Lincoln, NE to George and Sarah (Tuin) Milem.

Family members include his wife, Paulette; daughters Ashley (Cory) Priefert and Sarah (Andronik) Kocharov; grandchildren Caleb Priefert, Sohia Priefert, Nicholas Kocharov, Alexei Kocharov; sister-in-law, Janet Milem; Brother-in-law Bill (Sharon) Crosier, Aunt JoAnn Tuin, and nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents; brother, Greg Miliem; and nephew Ryan Milem.

Keith was an active volunteer at the VA Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was a lifelong learner with two bachelor degrees, and up until his fourth round of cancer in August was working on his Masters in Criminal Justice. He was a wonderful husband, dad, and papa. He will be greatly missed but is now at peace and not in pain.

Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 15 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 510 S. 33rd Street. Memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church or donations may be made to the Milem family to be given to a local thirteen year old, named Frankie, who will soon be starting treatment for Leukemia in Kansas City. Any donations given will help the family with expenses during their several months stay.

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Services

October15

Memorial Service

10:30 am

Redeemer Lutheran Church

510 S 33rd St, Lincoln, NE 68510

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October 16, 2024

Keith and I volunteered at the VA. Incredible guy. Perceptive, empathetic and engaging. I have an incredibly deep sense of loss. It’s like a part of me was taken away. Praying for family.

– Greg P

October 15, 2024

Paulette and family just saw this today, so sorry to hear of Keith’s battle with cancer and his passing. Our hearts go out to you all. Keeping you in our prayers.

– Jan and Rick Wielage

October 15, 2024

to keith’s family. so sorry to read of Keith’s passing. I saw the obrt in the paper but I did not know I had worked years with a co worker with so much intellignece. 2 degrees and working on another.. way to go Keith. sincerely,

– lloyd weathermon

October 13, 2024

I met Keith after we moved to Lincoln, from California. Our daughters (Sarah and Sarah) were both playing soccer. Keith and I coached together. We had so much fun. I had so much respect for Keith, and enjoyed our conversations. As our daughters grew up (both of them teaches), I would run into him. His daughter taught at the elementary school where I also worked. I am just so very sorry to hear of his passing. Far too young! I send lots of hugs to his family.

– Robin Klipper-Fischbein

October 13, 2024

Paulette, Ashley and Sarah, I am so very sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Keith was a good friend and wonderful co-worker. He was always willing to help me, always upbeat and always joked around. I will always remember him.