Keith R. Sargeant

Keith R. Sargeant, of Schoolcraft passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, at the age of 56. He was the son of Bruce and Jane (Leary) Sargeant.

Born on October 3, 1970, in Providence, Rhode Island, Keith later moved with his family to Schoolcraft, Michigan, where he grew up and built many of the foundations of his life. He graduated from Schoolcraft High School with the Class of 1989. During his high school years, he was a member of the band. After graduation, he continued his education at Davenport University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree.

Keith built a dedicated career in banking and financial services. He worked for Standard Federal until the company closed and then spent more than 13 years with Arbor Credit Union, where he became a branch manager. His years of work reflected commitment, reliability, and care in serving others.

Outside of work, Keith found joy in the things he loved most. He had a deep affection for comics and enjoyed attending comic cons, with Vision and Black Panther standing out as his favorite Avengers. He also enjoyed watching football and was a loyal fan of the Green Bay Packers, while cheering as well for the Chicago White Sox when watching baseball.

Keith loved Walt Disney World and treasured visiting the park as often as he could. Halloween was his favorite holiday, a reflection of the fun-loving spirit his family knew so well. He also always enjoyed attending the Leary family reunions, where he appreciated time spent visiting with relatives on his mother’s side of the family.

Those who knew Keith will remember him as a fun-loving, generous, and kind man, faithful to God in his life and devoted as a father. His presence brought warmth and enjoyment to the people around him, and he will be remembered for the genuine way he cared for family and friends. Keith was a very supportive father to his three children. He enjoyed doing something special with each of them. With Alex, it was retro gaming, Maegan was being present watching her bowl on the high school team, and Erin he was a scouts camp supervisor and taught camping skills.

Keith’s life was marked by dedication, enthusiasm, and love for the people and pastimes that meant the most to him. His memory will be held close by all who knew him.

Keith is preceded in death by his father: Bruce Sareant and his grandparents: Norman and Dorothy Leary and Walter and Janie Sargeant.

He is survived by his three children: Erin (Lukas Wind) Sargeant,of Germany; Maegan Sargeant, of Schoolcraft; and Alex Sargeant, of Schoolcraft; and his mother: Jane Sargeant, of Mattawan. He is also survived by his siblings: Ken (Susan Adamic-Sargeant) Sargeant, of Mattawan; Kimberly Feldpausch, of Portage; two nephews: Elijah Sargeant, of Middleville and Ezra Sargeant, of Plainwell.

A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 1pm. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 11am until 1pm. Burial will follow at Schoolcraft Cemetery.

While at www.amsfuneralhomes.com please take time to sign Keith’s guestbook and/or share your favorite memory with the family. Those who wish may make contributions to the charity of choice.

The Sargeant family is being cared for by Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society, 409 South Main Street, Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269) 649-1697.