"I can't get rid of the empty feeling that I have inside of me.I can't believe that he is gone. we may have our differences at times in our business relationship.but our friendship was solid as I rock.....I will miss you!"
In loving memory of
Noel Patrick Keene
February 4, 1968 - June 14, 2013
Noel Patrick Keene passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 14,, 2013. Noel was a man with a huge heart who loved people, loved life, and lived it to the fullest with a generous spirit. He was always there for everyone with a supportive hand and kind words. Noel was born on February 4th, 1968 in Madison, WI and raised in Middleton. He is the son of Wendell (Diane) Keene and Maria (George) Colletti. He graduated from Middleton High School in 1986 where he was a standout in football and track, and graduated UW Whitewater in 1992 with honors with a degree in business administration. After graduation he worked in the finance world before starting his own successful businesses. He married Pamela Buechner in 2004.
Noel is survived by his loving wife, Pam, his father, Wendell (Diane) Keene, mother Maria (George) Colletti, sisters Melanie Carpenter, Lisa "Sue" Blanchard, Kim (Kevin) Robertson, Kristen Colletti, Tia (Garry) Bunz, Gretchen Colletti, brothers Michael Keene, Jim Colletti, many nieces and nephews, mother and father in law Diane and John Buechner, sister in law Sherry (Chris) Karinopoulos, brother in law Dan Buechner. He was preceded in death by his sister Tracy Judd and niece Deja, very special grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Noel was an avid Packer, Badgers and Brewers fan. His sense of humor was unparalleled and definitely unique. He will be missed by so many, including family, customers, cats, and friends.
A visitation will be held from 10 am until 1pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the CRESS CENTER, 6021 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705, with a funeral service to follow at 1 pm at the CRESS CENTER.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Noel's favorite charity "TraJa" in memory of his sister and niece. TraJa, P.O.BOX 259704, Madison, WI 53725.
If tears could build a stairway,
and memories a lane,
I'd walk right up to heaven and
bring you home again.
Tributes
"We miss your sweet smile and incomparable sense of humor. We will always cherish our memories with you and Pam from Jamaica and Chicago. Love you and Pam, keeping you in our thoughts and forever in our hearts. Wanda and " Lar""
"I lit a candle for you Noel! Heaven has gained a wonderful Angel! Just wish it was not this soon. I will keep you in my prayer's & thoughts. Pam I am so sorry. You and your family are in my prayer's"
"Noel, your little 6 year old niece is sure asking a lot of questions. She made you a beautiful card with more writing than pictures, but it is because she has a lot to say. On the front it says that you will have a good time in Heaven. In the middle she talks about watching movies with you and that you liked cats. In closing, she wrote please come back down from heaven. She misses you to pieces Uncle Noely."
"My deepest sympathies to Noel's family. I knew Noel from grade school days and he never was anything other than kind and optimistic. I'm so sorry for his untimely passing. "
"Pam and family - you are in our thoughts and prayers... Travis & Mary Richardson"
"My deepest sympathies Pam and extended family. I met Noel while attending UW-Whitewater and later ran into him again living in Madison years later. I always enjoyed visiting and talking sports with Noel and was happy to see his auto business becoming successful after all the hard work and long hours he put into it. I'm so sorry for your loss, my condolences. I will miss you buddy! "
"My sympathy, Pam, family and friends. While you are sad now, deep down I bet you know that heaven is a happier place now. Noel, well-named by the way, brings joy wherever he goes. And he totally belongs to the heart of God now. Pam I know you two stole each other's hearts and brought out the best in each other. I'm so sorry for your pain, but you are a strong young woman and you will get through these difficult days. You have many wonderful friends to lean on. I hope you know, too, that Noel is smiling on you now and asking special care for you. He may even be telling God that he has to do a little mischief right now to make you smile. May his new life bring you peace."
"Noel, was such an easy person to converse with, sure will miss him"