Remembering Keith and thinking of his family on this special day. ForeverMissed.com sent me a message indicating that today is Keith's birthday. I am thankful to have received it, as I now know that he shares a birthday with my daughter, who turns 12 today. I will happily remember Keith and his kindness to me each year on Nov. 4. All the best to Martha and family!

Inspired me as an undergrad at Wisconsin, became later a model for my own college teaching--warm, wise, and humane--a big smile, always provocative, and I'll miss him.

Shared by Laura Stebelton Mason on 01/06/2014

I was saddened today to read of Professor Opdahl's passing, having thought fondly of him just this past weekend while discussing a Hemingway novel with my father. Professor Opdahl taught a Hemingway and Bellow course my freshman year at DePauw (1983-84). While it was a challenging course for a first-semester college freshman, I will always remember his incredible smile, sparkling/dancing eyes, enthusiastic delivery of subject matter, and encouraging words for me as I pursued success in his classroom. Professor Opdahl's gift for teaching was evident each time the East College bell tolled and he "took the stage" of his classroom in Asbury Hall. I extend condolences, as well as prayers for peace and comfort, to his family, and all who loved him most. Thank you, Professor Opdahl, for the kindness and the knowledge you shared with me so many years ago. May you rest in peace.

I was a student of Dr.Opdahl in 1970. I still have my 1/2 blue book, on which he wrote that I was insightful. When I taught, I used his teaching as my model. With my son in college I was relfecting on my experience
and thought, I would love to go see him. We were lucky to have him in our lives. Lovely tribute.

Keith will be missed by all who knew him. We enjoyed his wit and wonderful sense of humor each of the few times he and family would come and visit us in Lima.

Keith and Martha showed me great warmth and generosity When I was the greenest faculty member in Greencastle. Keith was a bright and witty colleague. My condolences to Martha and their children.

A beautifully written tribute to a wonderful family man,
Pat's and my dear friend and my colleague. He will truly be missed.
We send our thoughts and prayers to you all and hope you will find strength in the joy of life he brought to us all...

Warmly remembered by the DePauw English Department