Keith Randall Pressman

Keith Randall Pressman of Arlington, Virginia, passed away on August 25, 2024, in Miami Beach, Florida at the age of 56. He had lived in Miami Beach for the past 14 years, finding joy in its vibrant community and beautiful surroundings. After undergoing two major surgeries—one in late 2023 and another in early 2024, he bravely fought through complications that his body could no longer withstand. Throughout it all, Keith displayed remarkable courage and maintained his sense of humor, bringing light to even the darkest moments.  He will be dearly missed. 

He is survived by his Sister, Lyn Pressman Mueller and Brother-in-law, Michael Mueller.

As many people know, Keith had a severe car accident in 1985 during the fall of his senior year of high school, which left him with a lifelong spinal cord injury. After rehabilitation, he returned to school and completed his high school education. 

He then attended Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. After graduating, he taught high school in Tempe, Arizona, and later pursued a master's degree at the University of Miami. Following that, he taught high school in Miami and also coached the girls soccer team. 

In 1999, he returned to Virginia and taught high school at the New School of Northern Virginia. 

In 2011, Keith decided it was time to return to warm weather and moved to Miami Beach. He started an educational consulting business and became involved with Success University, an after-school program designed to help low- to moderate-income teenagers prepare for higher education or training. Initially, he volunteered with the program while working towards securing a grant. Keith was recognized with an award from the Miami Beach Service Board for outstanding service as a college advisor. 

Keith had a passion for travel, which he did extensively. His other interests included sports, music, reading and the outdoors; often kayaking or biking whenever he had the chance.

We invite you to join us in remembering and celebrating Keith’s life on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 2 PM. The gathering will be held at Arlington Treehouse, located at 6248 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22205.

It will be a time to share memories and honor his spirit.

Please RSVP on the MyKeeper website or by emailing lyn@lynmuellercollections or texting 703-328-6584 if you plan to attend. 

Dress attire is casual, and Rolling Stones apparel is welcome!

If you would like to donate in Keith’s memory, these organizations were very meaningful to him.

Shake-a-Leg Adaptive Water Sports - www.shakealegmiami.org

Craig Hospital Rehabilitation Center (Please designate gifts to the “Going Home Fund”) –Craighospital.org