On Tuesday, a man was found dead in a beer cooler at SunTrust Park (not pictured above) in Georgia.
A spokesperson for the Cobb County Police Department told People that the body of 48-year-old Todd Keeling was discovered by a coworker just before the Atlanta Braves took on the Cincinnati Reds. After others tried to perform CPR, Todd was pronounced dead at the scene.
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According to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Keeling, a Minnesota investor, worked overnight to install his creation: the QuickDraw Faucet, which cuts the amount of time it takes to pour beer.
Nathan Churchill, general manager of Draftwell (the company that sold Keeling’s creation), told People:
“It’s tragic, but Todd died doing what he loved most, installing his invention the QuickDraw faucet, and making a positive change in how draft beer is served. Todd was an incredibly charismatic person, full of life. My feelings go out to Todd’s family.”
Reportedly, it is too early to determine if foul play was involved, says the AJC.
According to a police spokeswoman, the area where the body was found does not drop in temperature below 40 degrees.
Furthermore, the Associated Press reports that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the incident.
Aunt Fran Kuchta says Keeling was a father of four who had been working on the QuickDraw Faucet since he graduated from college. She told the AJC:
“This is his dream since he was a kid… He worked hard to do this. I’m sure things would have gone on further.”
On Wednesday, the Braves released the following statement regarding Keeling’s shocking passing:
“The Atlanta Braves are deeply saddened by the passing of Todd Keeling… We admired the passion he had for both his company and his product. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”
He will be missed.
[Image via Johnny Louis/WENN.]
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