Keith Kleespies, 54, of Nederland, died Saturday, May 21, 2011.  Born June 27, 1957, in Port Arthur to Charlotte Marie Bailey and George Tunis Kleespies, and was a life-long resident of the area.  Keith was retired from the maintenance department with the Nederland Independent School District. 

Keith is survived by his brother, Glen Kleespies of Arlington; aunt; uncle; and several cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

His funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at Broussard’s, 505 12th Street, Nederland with a private family committal to follow.  A gathering of his family and friends will begin at 12:00 Noon until time of service Wednesday afternoon at Broussard’s.