Charles “Chuck” Keller Age 86 of Wheatfield, IN and Lakeside-Marblehead, OH passed away November 21, 2023.
Loving husband of the late Ruth Keller (Bauer).
Beloved son of the late Dale and Ruth Keller (Kirchberg).
Loving father of Charles “Chuck” Keller (Linda Takahata) and Karin Cecil (Rob Cecil.)
He is the beloved grandfather of Randall Keller (Kelley), Louis Keller (Emily), Jacob Cecil and Mekenzie Cecil. And Great
Grandfather to Benjamin Keller and Isla Keller.
Loving brother to Ron Keller and Cora Lee “Corky” Gephart.
He was a graduate of Bedford High School and Trade School for Carpentry. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. He went on to work at The Austin Company, E.F. Hauserman, Modernfold and retired from Partition Specialists Inc. He lived life HIS way! He drove stock cars at the former Cloverleaf Speedway. He started the Longwood YMCA wrestling program with his friends. He continued following wrestling especially The Ohio State University and those that went beyond that! He was a huge fan of OSU football as well. Before he lost his vision he spent his days fishing Lake Erie on his boat “Ruthless”. He loved his animals, music, telling jokes and stories, the Cleveland Guardians and his people.
Chuck spent his final months in Wheatfield, IN being cared for by the VNA Hospice of Valparaiso and his family.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to VNA Hospice, 501 Marquette St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
A Celebration of his life will be held at Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, 99 West Aurora Rd (Rt. 82 One Mile West of Rt. 8) , Northfield, OH 44067 Thursday, December 7, 2023 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
A Memorial Service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church, 117 Stone St, Lakeside-Marblehead, OH 43440 Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM.
A Celebration of his life will also be held at the Cecil Household, 10056 N 500 W, Wheatfield, IN 46392 on December 16, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM
