Wade Keats

Profile Updated: June 16, 2024
Residing In: Highland Park, IL USA
Spouse/Partner: Christine
Children: Brad, born 1985, Todd Born 1988
Occupation (past/present): Chairman
Homepage or Linked-in Profile: www.keatsmfg.com
Junior High?

Washburne

During reunion weekend would you be interested in gathering with any subgroup either from NT or to share current interests/ occupations? Anything is possible!

Sports teams Soccer Hockey
Phipottamoose

Who was your advisor and what/ who do you remember from advisory?

Mr. Leahy

Did you attend college? Which one? Do you remember other New Trier classmates who attended the same college? If so, who?

Curry College

Comments:

This is my Second Marriage. I have a stepson (Jason) born 1982 and a stepdaughter (Michelle) born 1984.

School Story:

I loved NT however I wasn't the greatest student , I guess I played too much Hockey.My best friends were Kent Jackson, Mark Sommers and Jeff Clapp. I also hung out with the Gees Scott Ellison, Dave Schmidt And Phil Regan Etc. My funny story involved Mark Sommers daring me to eat multiple triple dip Ice cream cones at Homers. I ended up eating 6 and the record still stands!
After graduating from New Trier I attended Tilton School in New Hampshire as a PG. I was then recruited to play Division 3 Hockey at Curry College in Milton Mass. 4 years later I went to work in the family business ( Keats Mfg. Co.) I have worked here since 1979.

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Jeff, I dont see your name on the list for the reunion? I hope you are coming their is still time!
Samone and I will be there.

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Jeff, Lookin good man! Hope you make the reunion!

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Mar 10, 2015 at 11:33 AM

Wow what can I say about David Schmidt the Kraut that has not already been said.

I met David through friends at a Party at Kathy Burns house and after that it was an incredible journey through New Trier. He was the one that encouraged everyone to go to games and cheer on every sport we had including the Hockey team. I remember being wuth him and he said to me lets go cheer on the Swim team at the State finals in Evanston. I had never been to a swim meet but there we were cheering them on.

David and I went into summer business together sealcoating driveways for Beer Money. I remember him slipping and falling before it had dried he ended up looking like Al Jolson. I also remember the party's we had at my house on the third floor. I told my Mother I was going to have a few guys over for Pizza and word got around NT and everyone showed up. David manned the door and would only let in the girls we knew. My mom almost killed me for that party.

Even my Parents loved David he ended up stayed at my house for a few weeks durring the summer that his mom moved to Iowa. My mom washed his clothes everyday because he was a very respecful guy. After Coe College we connected again and I was fortunate enough to be in his first wedding.

Over the years David and I always kept in touch through the Gees. We always had banter back and forth about sports Detroit Vs. Chicago. I was very fotunate to go with him to a Michigan Vs. NU game a couple of years ago which was a great experience. He and I always attended Tigers Vs. Sox games together and we had planned to go to Detroit to watch a series this summer. I always contributed to his campaign for Mayor of Park Ridge even though I live in Winnetka I liked what he stood for!

I was stunned by his sudden death. Its very hard to lose a friend like David who means so much to everyone.I was honored to be a Pallbearer at his funeral yesterday it really meant a lot to me.

Farewell my friend until we meet again. RIP

Your friend,

 

Wade Keats (Vadle)

 

Wade Keats has left an In Memory comment for Michael Hosbein.
Dec 16, 2014 at 11:33 AM

Wow what can I say about Mike. I always wondered what happened to him. We took an elective class together with Scott Ellison and John Lindauer called gourmet cooking. Never had so much fun as to see 3 guys try to come up with a recipe for anything. I think we all became famous in a national cooking magazine.

Mike was truly the best I loved him and wish I could have seen him more after HS but I lost track.

Sorry for your loss Peter.

Posted: Feb 23, 2014 at 5:59 PM