Land O’ Lakes, FL – (January 25, 2015) – Land O’ Lakes High School Principal Ric Mellin notified staff and students today that Coach Kris Keppel passed away from pancreatic cancer this afternoon.
Following is the text of his recorded message:
It is with a heavy heart that I am calling this evening to inform everyone of the passing of Kris Keppel. I was informed that he passed at 4:32PM this afternoon while in hospice care. Kris Keppel spent more than two decades as the coach of the Land O’ Lakes High cross-country team, as the school’s media specialist, and as a teacher. Mr. Keppel was first diagnosed with pancreatic cancer over a year ago. Despite the exhausting treatments, he continued to be a member of our staff and attend as many cross country practices and meets as he could up until his retirement this past fall. He is survived by daughters Meredith and Morgan, and wife Dar.
The district’s crisis team is mobilizing to respond to the school tomorrow to help students and staff work through the grieving process. Contact the district’s Communications Office for updates and please respect the family’s privacy as they mourn the loss of Coach Keppel.
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