Keith McDougall
October 22, 1955 ~ August 19, 2016
Keith John McDougall, 60, of Fargo passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2016. Keith was born on October 22, 1955 to Neil and Valeria (Veit) McDougall in Breckenridge, MN. Keith grew up on the family farm in Antelope Township, Richland County with his four brothers and three sisters. He attended Antelope Township School for first grade, then went onto Wyndmere Public School through 8th grade. The family moved to Fargo the summer of 1969. Keith attended Fargo Shanley High School where he played basketball and Fargo Legion baseball. He graduated from Shanley in 1973. After high school, he attended UND where he met the love of his life, LuAnn Holm. They were married on May 21st, 1983 and had two children, Mollie and Jacob.
Keith spent over 30 years in the car business, most of which with Corwin Automotive Group. At the time of his passing, he had his own business, Keith McDougall Consulting. Keith took great pride in his children and was very active in their sporting activities both as a coach and spectator. Most recently, his greatest joy was watching his grandchildren grow. Keith enjoyed golfing, relaxing with a “Tangueray tonic, with olives and a lime; short” and a cigar at the lake and spending time with his family and friends.
An avid sports fan, he was a supporter of Bison athletics and a fan of Twins baseball and Sioux hockey. Keith was active in Babe Ruth baseball, church league basketball and the Christmas Gift style show.
Keith is survived by his wife, LuAnn; children Mollie (Matt) Perkins and Jake, grandchildren Mason and Haley Perkins; his three sisters, MaryBeth (Gary) Fox, Marlys (Paul) Dotzenrod, Barb (Paul) Geier; four brothers David (Rosemary), James (Mary Maruska), Kent (Margie) and Alan; mother-in-law Joyce (Keith) Junge; brother-in-law David (Sue) Holm; sister-in-law Jenny (Mike) Berg; many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law Eugene Holm and nephew, Chris McDougall.
Keith’s zest for life and unparalleled optimism will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him.
Memorials are preferred to the Christmas Gift foundation; PO Box 11456, Fargo, ND 58106.
Prayer Service: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Boulger Funeral Home & Celebration of Life Center, Fargo with visitation starting at 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M. Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church South Campus, Fargo with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M.
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Keith, you were always a beacon of joy, love and caring to the family. I miss you so much and wish I could just see your bright smile one more time, but it is emblazoned on my heart. May you rest in peace, dear brother.
To LuAnn, Mollie and Jake – we keep you in prayer at this most difficult time, and know that you are so lost without him. The pain is so fresh now, but hope in time it will become bearable. We love you.
LuAnn and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
Erik and Beth Johnson
I am so sorry to hear that Keith has passed. Please know you all are in my prayers.
I am deeply saddened by the loss that you and your family have encountered. My hearts go out to you during this trying time and may my prayers serve as comfort to you and your loved ones.
Suzanne Solheim
What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us.” -Helen Keller
LuAnn and family, Mark and I are so heartbroken to hear of Keith’s passing. We have so many fond memories of Keith from Mark growing up with Keith, sharing the exact same birthday and me working for Keith back in the automotive days. Our fun times in Frisco seeing you both having such a wonderful time. Our eventful day at the horse track where many of our friends got to meet Keith and you for the first time and blessed to have known such an amazing man. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. You have so many wonderful friends and family, embrace them through this difficult time.
LuAnn and Family-
I was extremely grieved to hear about Keith’s passing. He was such a wonderful, positive man and friend to be around and spend time with. So sorry to hear of your loss.
My deepest sympathies for your loss. I worked with Keith at Corwin’s many years ago and he was a great person to learn from; always treated you with respect and kindness. Such an amazing person!
Very sorry for your loss.
I was saddened to learn of the passing of Keith.He was always a joy to be around in our high school days at Shanley.I was also a customer of his at Corwin.My condolences to his family in this time of grief.I know the pain of losing someone close to you.Rest in peace, Keith.Bill Deutsch
Keith was a great uncle and a great man. One to be looked up to so much. I still can’t believe this is real – and my deepest sympathy and prayers go out to Luann, Molly, Jake and everyone close to Keith.
Keith you were an amazing person with a sincere gift to make those around you feel appreciated and welcome. Everytime I hear or use the word Phenomenal I will think of you. There are not workds to describe how much you will be missed by myself and many of my fellow co-workers within the Corwin Automotive Group. As sad as I may feel today I am truly happy to have gotten to know you and I appreciate all of your encouraging words you shared over the past years. May God watch over your family and keep them safe as they work through these next few days and weeks and months to come.
LuAnn and Family: Vetta and I were so sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! I will miss his ever-present smile and infectious laugh! We had some good years playing softball together with Oly! Chad also sends his condolences. Ryle & Vetta Syverson
I am very sorry to hear of Keith’s passing. I worked with him many years ago at Russ Honda. I will always remember his infectious smile and pleasant demeanor. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at their loss.
Remembered working with Keith at Corwins back in the days was a great guy to talk to rest in Peace.
McDougal family
We are very shocked and sorry for your loss and remember our prayers are with you
LuAnn, just read the paper and learned of Keith’s passing. I am so sorry for you and your family’s loss. I didn’t know him well but whenever I would see him around he would always smile and say hi.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Deb Swanson-Dilly
When I think of Keith his smile & laugh say it all. Roger & I are truly saddened that his name was called so soon to his next journey. Sincere condolences to the entire family.
LuAnn,
I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of Keith. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Don Dumais
Will miss you dearly Keith. A great guy and a really fun guy. I will miss your root beers! My thoughts and prayers are with Lu and the kids.
Rest in peace Keith.
LuAnn, Just read of Keith’s passing. My Sincere condolences to you and your Family.
Keith will be missed for all the hockey talk we had and the sports events we attended. Will be yelling for you this year in Frisco my friend!!!!
I worked at Corwins with Keith many years ago. He was so great! My thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.
To the family,
Keith…you were always full of fun with a great sense of humor– and always helpful– you left way too early. Rest in peace, my friend,
Roger and Nancy Gress
I haven’t seen Kieth in several years, but I remember him always smiling and genuine. Sending my thought and prayers to family and friends, especially Mollie, Jake, and LuAnn.
Dear LuAnn and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. I hope your wonderful memories of Keith and the love of family and friends will help you get through the difficult times ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Al & Deb Rohrich
LuAnn, Molly, Jake & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss! We are praying for God’s peace & comfort to surround you during this incredibly difficult time! Love from the Luecke Family
Lu, Mollie & Jake, I don’t know quite yet what to say except I am so very, very sorry to hear….
Jake and family,
Keeping you in my thoughts in the difficult days ahead. I haven’t seen Keith in a few years now, but will always remember the Babe Ruth days and the friendly McDougall Motors rivalry, as well as seeing Keith in the stands at Jake and I’s countless baseball games throughout high school and legion. May you find comfort and a shoulder to lean on with all your friends and family around you.
Sincere condolences to all of his family and friends across the miles.
My prayers and condolences to the McDougall family.
Keith was a charming and kind person…and, that pretty much runs in the family.
My last visit wth Keith was on a plane as he had a “Tangueray” and I a Scotch. We talked about families, softball, business and life! Just a great memory. What a great competitor and ally. Will miss him greatly! We are thinking so of you LuAnn and all the family.
Lu , Molly, Jake and Family-
We are so shocked and incredibly sad. Keith had a way of speaking to people. He made solutions to business decisions with respect and intelligence.
He had such an amazing personality.
He leaves everyone that knows him with honor and grace.
Our deepest sympathy for this tragic loss.
The Team at Hair Success Salon
LuAnn, my heartfelt sorrow for you and your family. I knew Keith before you two married. Don’t know if you knew that. He was a fantastic guy back then in the late 70’s and as I see he matured into a more fantastic man. May God’s peace be with you in this time of your loss.
Keith recently did a great job with the transition of Bellevue Toyota in Bellevue Nebraska to Corwin Toyota of Bellevue. The staff here are saddened by his loss. We both thought very highly of Keith. He will be missed.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. Curt and Dorene McDougall
Lux Ann and Family, Please know that as a previous associate of your husband and dad, I had nothing but the highest level of respect for his talent and ability to meet and work successfully with his clients. He was a born car man! His passing leaves a huge void in family,circle of friends, community and the auto industry. Please accept my deepest sympathy. He was loved and will be missed by many. God Bless
Dear LuAnn, Joyce & Keith, Jenny & Mike & Family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Keith. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
June Volk, Nancy Volk-Reger & Brad Volk.
LuAnn,
You and Keith – what a love story. My heart breaks for you and your family.
Air hugs and prayers to you all, Holly Hanson
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you😊 Always in my thoughts and prayer Love to you all
LuAnn, Mollie and Jake…You lived next door to us on Arrowhead Road so many years ago. We were so sadden when we heard about Keith’s passing. Mollie and Jake were so young at that time. I remember how Keith and I hassled each other, him being a Bison fan and myself a Fighting Sioux fan. Have you in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. Memories can not be taken away, cherish them forever.
RIP Keith. We will watch over Lu for you.
Condolences from the Mickelson clan, Kevin and Colette. I treasure my time playing baseball against and later with Keith while playing with the Fargo Legion. His Joie de vie and mischievous side always on display. LouAnn, our hearts go out to you and Family during this difficult time.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in th
God Bless
Kevin, Colette and Family
Dear Keith,
Does this mean we have to forgive you for siding with the “crazy” but much more talented basketball team member? You worked so hard to make us successful and wouldn’t you know most us lacked an ounce of talent!!!
Except that “crazy” girl.
We are at a loss for words. Trust in God.
The pain is so terrible now so lean on each of your family and friends to help you all through this. They say that time heals all wounds but I don’t believe that, I believe that the pain lessens as time goes by but it never is gone. Let those fantastic memories you all share help you as you move forward. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jeff and Lavina
LuAnn, Mollie and Family,
My heart breaks for all of you and we’re so sorry for your loss. Cherish your memories and all the wonderful times you had together. The slideshow is beautiful and showcased a fabulous life spent with the family he loved so much.
Nancy and Curt Winmill
Such a beautiful video. I was stunned to hear of Keith’s passing, he was a wonderful man. My sympathies to the McDougall family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this hard time.
My prayers & thoughts are with the entire family during this difficult time. Keith’s great smile, upbeat positive attitude will always remain in my mind.
Our sympathy and prayers to LuAnn, Molly and Jake. We will keep you in our prayers.
We were so shocked and sad to hear of Keith’s passing away. Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
LuAnn, my heart aches for you and your family. The video is an a amazing tribute to your family. I can only send you calming thoughts at this time.
This is very sad news. Our heartfelt sympathy to all. Shanley Class ’73.
Luann
The tribute video is so beautiful, the love in your family shines through. Keith has had that sparkle in his eyes from day one, add his smile and he totally drew you in. There doesn’t seem to be words to express the ache I feel for you, but watching Keith’s legacy grow through the years within your family, he will always be close by.
LuAnn, Mollie, Jake, grandchildren, Mary Beth, Marlys, Dave, Barb, Jim, Kent, Al: Kit and I send you our heartfelt condolences. Way too young to pass. My first memory of Keith was in 1956 walking into Neil and Valeria’s house and seeing Kent, Keith and Al all lined up in a row. That scene has always been imprinted in my mind – so many babies! Throughout the years, Keith never failed to greet me with a friendly ready smile – always! Praying your memories will comfort you during these difficult days and years to come. God Bless.
Mary
I am truly saddened to hear of Keith’s passing. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
With deepest sympathy,
Jeanne LeDoux Lavelle
Even though I worked mainly for the competition for most of our careers in the auto business; I appreciated and respected Keith always. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire McDougall clan.
Very sad to hear of Keith’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the McDougal family.
LuAnn and family, The Graalum’s wish our deepest sympathy to you all! What a shock and sadden news! Rest in Peace Keith and Gods Speed!
The Graalum’s
LuAnn: We are so very sorry for your loss and will miss Keith and know that you will get through this difficult time.
Ken & LaRayne Opheim
Keith will be lovingly remembered for his positive attitude – willingness to lend a helping hand and friendship.
Dear LuAnn and family,
So very sad over the loss of your husband, dad, brother and my friend Keith. Praying for strength and consolation for all of you, now and in the days ahead.
Cindy Cossette Gunderson
LuAnn, Jake, Molly and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Sending prayers that Gods comfort and peace with help you through this difficult time. Keith will be missed by many.
Love from the Lee Family… Cindy, Ben, Matt and Jason
I am so sorry to hear of Keith’s death. My heart goes out to your entire family. Jake was one of my students at FSH and Keith was a guest speaker for my “Living On Your Own” classes for many years. He knew cars so well and was always willing to say “yes” to my phone calls. I will not forget his big smile and outgoing personality. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Knowing Keith through the automotive business and the sports world, both gave me the opportunity to know him as a great person and one heckuva competitor. My sympathy to Lu Ann and family. God Bless and may he RIP.
Luann and family…… We were so sad to hear about Keith’s passing! Phil and I remember what a nice and fun man he was! My memories go back to watching Legion baseball in high school. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Luann and your kids, grandkids and all the extended family. I was reading something on a Facebook about Keith and living each day to the fullest – you never know when your life can change in an instant. Cherish all your good and fond memories. Hugs to you.
Our prayers and condolences to the McDougall family. I remember years ago dealing with Keith on a car. He was challenged to convince me, a dedicated Mopar man that a Honda was a better car. Smart man that Keith was he simply turned his charm and winning smile to my wife Kim to get the deal done! That pretty much neutralized any arguments against a Honda! Keith was fun to deal with…a smart and intelligent character and I know that the entire McDougall family has many wonderful memories.
Keith, Kent and Alan were Post No. 2 Legion Teammates of my Brother, Rick Pollock (Minneapolis), and Baseball Idols to Me, a Young Up & Coming Fargo Baseball Player…All 3 were Fabulous Players and Real Gentlemen / Sportsmen – – – Classy Guys and Role-Models ! I was Lucky later in Life, to have Alan as my Babe Ruth Baseball Head Coach – – Learn allot from that Wily Old Baseball Veteran…God Be with All The McDougall’s and especially, Keith – – You’re on God’s Team Now !