Robert Alex Keller, age 89, of Adams, Wisconsin died Friday, July 8, 2011 at the Villa Pines Living Center in Friendship, Wisconsin.
Funeral services will be 12 Noon on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery, Friendship, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Tuesday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Bob was born January 10, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. He worked at International Harvester in Melrose Park, IL for 32 years, working in the experimental lab. Bob was very active in the Union, serving as an Union Steward for many years. He married Gladys Hazel Jackson on August 7, 1954 in Chicago, IL. Bob and Gladys moved to White Creek in 1978 from Roselle, IL. Bob was very involved in environmental issues and was instrumental in the banning of Atrazine. He was also active in the fight to prevent water bottling plants from opening in Adams County.
After retirement, Bob enjoyed attending car shows with his pride and joys, a 1978 Chrysler and a 1979 Chrysler. He won numerous statewide trophies for his cars.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Gladys H. Keller.
Survivors include…
Step-daughter: Wilma Jean Petersen of Des Plaines, Illinois
Step-daughter: Patricia (Jack) Slaughter of McHenry, Illinois
Grandchildren: Greg, DuWayne, Debbie, Drake, Elizabeth, Larry, Janice, Valerie, Kathy, James III, Kristie, Karoline, Kimerbly, Robert, Tammy, Jack, Dawn, David, William, Lanny, Melody, Flori
Brother: Howard Keller
Sister: Irene
Further survived by many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Grandpa, I love you more than you will ever know!!! You are also the smartest man I ever knew…..you were right when you said that if I kissed your bald head that your hair would grow back (I saw some peach fuzz after all those years of kisses).
Take care of Grandma, Mom and Dad for me until we meet again!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
I grew up down the road from Bob. My family always enjoyed his impeccable yard. My sympathies.
We are all sad to hear of Bob’s passing away. He was a favorite around here with the kitchen staff. He visited with all of us in the kitchen and always had a smile for us. We sure hope he is finally getting that "steak and eggs" he ordered every morning.
Sorry to hear of your dad passing away but I’m sure he is content where he is now.
PRAYERS ARE BEING SENT TO THE FAMILY.
Sorry to hear of you dads passing Pat. I know you’ll miss him greatly.
I Love You, Grandpa. You were always there when the family needed you. May you rest in peace.
Always,
Liz