Robert D. KELLER

1924 ∼ 2007

Robert D. KELLER
Robert D. "Bob" Keller, 82, of Kenosha, died Friday, August 10th, 2007, at the home of his daughter after a long battle with Sarcoidosis. Born in Tedroe, OH, on September 28, 1924, he was the son of the late Floyd and Erma (Overmire) Keller. He attended schools in Henry County, OH, and later moved to Adrian, MI. On October 15, 1954, he married Delsie J. Morton at the Raisin Center Friends Church in Adrian, MI. He, with his wife and three children, moved in December 1960 to Kenosha, WI. Bob and his wife moved to Dandridge, TN, in August 1994 and returned to Kenosha in January 2001. He was employed at American Motors/Chrysler Corp. for 25 years, retiring on May 1, 1985. He was a member of Bristol United Methodist Church, Bristol Volunteer Fire Department, and UAW Local 72, and while living in Tennessee he was a member of the Lion's Club, the Senior Citizens and the United Methodist Men's Club. Survivors include his wife of Kenosha; a son, Bradford (Judith) Keller of Kenosha; two daughters, Sandra Schuerman and Judith (Donald) Zirbel, both of Kenosha; six grandchildren, Jennifer (Brian) Van Winkle of Dandridge, TN, Bobbie (Michael) Johnson, Jacob Keller, Albie (Paul) Zuzinec, and Amy Novom, all of Kenosha, and Amy (Craig) Block of Blain, MN; and 11 great-grandchildren, Tyler and Dakota Claxton, Jaden, Jora and Jonah Zuzinec, Logan and Ian Novom, Joshua Keller, Kaylyn Vensor, Adam Van Winkle, and Brandt Block. He is also survived by two brothers, James (Edna) Keller of Adrian, MI, and LeeVern (Naoma) Keller of Sevierville, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Ermal Crisler Keller; five brothers, Walter Hawley, William Christy, Richard, Johnny T. and Lorne Keller; three sisters, Joy Fronce, Bernadean Hill and Artencia Keller; and a son-in-law, George Claxton. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 18th, at the Bristol United Methodist Church, 8014-199th Avenue, Bristol, WI, at 5:00 pm. Friends may gather with the family at the church from 3:00 pm until the time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bob's memory to the Bristol United Methodist Church or Hospice Alliance, 10220 Prairie Ridge Blvd., Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158. The family would like to thank Hospice Alliance for their wonderful care and especially a loving thanks to Kristy, Pam, Sharon and Dick.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Bob's Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com

Condolences

Patricia Torres
All of us at Fresenius Medical Care would like to send our deepest sympathy to the Keller Family. May God give your family the strength to deal with the loss of your loved one.
Cecil and Annette Morton
We just heard of the news from Mom and we are so sorry. We hope everyone is doing as well as can be expected during this difficult time. We have great memories of your visit here a few years ago and enjoyed our time together visiting at Jack and Sharon's. We were happy you were able to be here for our wedding even though we know Bob was not able to travel at that time. Please know we are thinking about you and that you are in our prayers. Love, Cecil and Annette Morton
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Zirbel
Delsie, Don, Jude and Family,It certainly has been a long road for all of you. Even though your hearts hurt so very much you have so many wonderful memories to look back on and they will help you to heal. I told Jude just the other day that I will never forget our Alaska trip we all took and how much fun we had, especially when we saw Delsie and Bob in that sled!Our prayers are with all of you.Love Lester and Tammy