Noblesville, IN
Keith Allen Fiedler, 66, Noblesville, peacefully answered God’s call for an accomplished teacher and coach on June 9, 2018. But he did not pass before leaving behind a living memorial in the memories of family, friends, colleagues and thousands of students and players during his 40-year career at Carmel High School.
Keith’s proudest achievement was his family, wife of 39 years, Jan, daughter, Logan Bennett (Michael), son, Derek (Rachel), and granddaughter Cameron. Keith was the son of the late Kenneth Fiedler and brother of the late Mike Fiedler (Debra). He is also survived by his mother, Loretta Unsicker (Ted), brothers Rick (Joyce) and Kevin (Angie).
Although defeated by an aggressive thyroid cancer, which claimed him in less than five weeks, his memory and competitive spirit will live on in those whose classroom and athletic lives were touched by him during his four-decade career in education. The inspiration for that career began at Woodlan High School and then Franklin College where he excelled as a winning football, baseball and track player, and was a winner of the Wil B. Nelp Mental Attitude Award. He continued as a football, gymnastics, track and baseball coach at Carmel High School. His teaching and coaching journey included induction into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame as both a player and coach. He was a Past President of the Indiana High School Football Coaches’ Association.
A celebration of his life will be held at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Westfield on Saturday, June 23, 2018 with calling from 10 AM -12 PM and 1-4 PM followed by a memorial service at 4:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Carmel Football Alumni Club or Prime Life Enrichment Senior Citizens Center for Hamilton County. Condolences may be shared online at www.neptunesociety.com/obituaries.
