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William C. “Bill” Keller

Birth	:	17 Oct 1925 Defiance, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	26 Nov 2020 Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2714005, -84.3786011
Description	:	William C. "Bill" Keller, age 95 of Leo, Indiana, formerly of Defiance, passed away to join his family and friends on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 17, 1925 to the late Dallas and Bessie (Shock) Keller in Defiance, Ohio. On November 7, 1948 he married Mary Cooper at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Defiance. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a sonarman on the U.S.S. Pratt Destroyer Escort. He enjoyed telling stories of his trips to the Pacific Rim, China,... Read More	William C. "Bill" Keller, age 95 of Leo, Indiana, formerly of Defiance, passed away to join his family and friends on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was born on October 17, 1925 to the late Dallas and Bessie (Shock) Keller in Defiance, Ohio. On November 7, 1948 he married Mary Cooper at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Defiance. Bill proudly served in the U.S. Navy during WWII as a sonarman on the U.S.S. Pratt Destroyer Escort. He enjoyed telling stories of his trips to the Pacific Rim, China, The Philipines, Bora Bora, and Hawaii. He took flying lessons while stationed in Long Beach, CA. Bill and Mary cherished their times with family traveling to Tennessee, East Coast, Nova Scotia, and especially with the grandkids in Florida, at Disney and on the beach. Bill was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Defiance, and a member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne. He worked for Toledo Edison over 30 years until his retirement in 1983, and stayed busy in real estate, and also as a greeter at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home in Ft. Wayne, IN, until retiring for good in his eighties. Bill enjoyed retirement, and no distance was too far for him to attend his grandchildren's band concerts, show choir concerts, and football games. Bill enjoyed his last few years spent at The Cedars in Leo, Indiana. His humor, wit, and one liners kept everyone on their toes. He would have random signs on his door to keep down the speed limits for the scooters and walkers. Bill was the resident photographer, and he enjoyed the steak dinners, and playing cards with his card group "Holy Rollers". He would tell the staff he was going outside to check the weather to sneak a cigar. His tremendous sense of humor and positive disposition will be missed by many. Bill will be sadly missed by his daughter, Sandra (Harry) Zachrich of Ft. Wayne, IN, his son Mike Keller of Winter Park, FL, and his grandchildren, Kristine Renee Zachrich of Ft. Wayne, IN, and Austin Michael Zachrich of Auburn Hills, MI. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Keller, his brother Thorwell Keller, and his sister, Twyla Hoeffel. A private graveside service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Defiance, Ohio, with Rev. David Brobston officiating.

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Where is William C. “Bill” Keller's memorial?
William C. “Bill” Keller's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did William C. “Bill” Keller death?
William C. “Bill” Keller death on 26 Nov 2020 in Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William C. “Bill” Keller's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2714005
Longitude: -84.3786011

Family Members:

Parent

Gale Keller

(1894 - 1964)

Bessie Marie Shock Keller

(1898 - 1991)

Spouse

Mary L Cooper Keller

(1928 - 2004)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2714005, -84.3786011

2. Frazee Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2646690, -84.3752090

3. Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2780560, -84.3847220

4. Rural Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2791870, -84.3693750

5. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

6. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

7. Foster Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2533730, -84.3629700

8. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

9. Brunersburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3078003, -84.3818970

10. Taylor Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2308006, -84.3630981

11. Pioneer Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2641200, -84.4404200

12. Cromley Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2305984, -84.4197006

13. Tuttle Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2756004, -84.4475021

14. Worthington Cemetery
Highland Township, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2271860, -84.3318520

15. Noble And Tiffin Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3280983, -84.4044037

16. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

17. Myers Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2168999, -84.3352966

18. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

19. Hill Cemetery
Sherwood, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2824550, -84.4687870

20. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

21. Hale-Wellman Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2200090, -84.3154720

22. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

23. Defiance County Home Cemetery
Evansport, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3403810, -84.4216870

24. Potter and Kline Cemetery
Junction, Paulding County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2038994, -84.4381027