Oct. 22, 2016, 2:15 p.m. (ET)

It is with deep regret that USARS informs the membership of the death of Keith Ungricht.  Keith was a talented skater, talented and successful coach with many national champions.  Keith also had many friends in the skating world

Keith had a short illness and died peacefully in his sleep

For those who were dear friends you were aware of the challenges in the past few weeks.  For those who knew him casually, he loved all those who were part of the skating family.  It was his passion.

It is a major loss in the skating family and we mourn the loss of his smile and his knowledge