Hall of Fame
Recognition: Athlete
Keith Staehr was a two sport athlete from 1964 to 1967 and a successful high school coach. As an athlete, Staehr lettered four years in both football and track. In football, he was a running back and defensive back on teams that compiled a 30-5 record and won three conference championships for coach Al Zikmund. The 1967 team was the last undefeated Loper squad. Staehr also led the team in punting with a career average of 42.6. He was the team’s leading punt returner as a junior and senior. In track, Staehr was hurdler and jumper. Staehr coached football 33 years. From 1968 to 1971 he compiled a 32-6 record winning three conference championships. He was also head track coach. From 1972 until his retirement in 2000, he coached at Kimball High School compiling a 187-119-1 record. He had 10 teams qualify for the state playoffs. Staehr was head coach of Nebraska Shrine Bowl becoming the first person to play and then be head coach of that event. Staehr officiated high school basketball for more than 25 years working the state tournament several years. He is a 2009 inductee into the Nebraska Coaches Hall of Fame.
