- Date Of Birth: May 3, 1940
- Date Of Death: February 3, 2018
- State: Indiana
The family patriarch, Raymond Francis Keller, of Vincennes, IN, passed away with family by his side on Saturday, February 3, 2018. Ray, as many known him as, was born on May 3, 1940 in Vincennes, Indiana, to the late John G Keller and Agnes (Thomas) Keller.
He was a farmer, co-owner of Keller Brother Farms, where he spent his last years sitting in his chair “overseeing” the melon operation. He was a regular attender and member of the St. Francis Xavier Parish.
He was a graduate of Central Catholic class of 1958, a member of Eagles Lodge and a 3rd degree member of Knights of Columbus. His love of his life of 50 years was to the late Patricia (Pat) Kay Keller. He will be remembered by his family as a kind hearted father and grandfather, a man of wit and sarcasm, an avid Pepsi drinker, and a man who loved a good meal.
Ray was a family man who instilled and taught those around him the values of hard work, the importance of a strong Christian faith, and to cherish family above all. His legacy of good will to all people was and will always be the heartbeat of his family.
He is survived by his 5 children. Daughter Janice and the late Jeff Cunningham of Vincennes, daughter Julie and her husband Donnie Gerteisen of Evansville, daughter Karen and her husband Doug Halter of Halterville, son Chris and his wife Kristy Keller of Vincennes, and son Joe and his wife Stephanie Keller of Monroe City.
Papa Ray is survived by his 13 grandchildren and 13 great children. Jericho and Nathan Quick and children Kirby and Maeley, Zach and Victoria Halter and children Keller and Keegan, Danielle and Bryan Steimel and children Adalee, Kiera, and Emmaline. Jeffrey and Jacquelyn Cunningham and children Emma, Marissa, and little Jeffrey, Jessica and Jonas Hamilton and children Mollie and Samuel, Jeremy and Karisa Cunningham and child Walker, Ashton and Jared Singleton, Lauren Keller, Jack Cunningham, Katie Keller, Chase Keller, Grayson Keller, and Maddi Halter.
Raymond is survived by his 7 siblings Betty Heinz , Pauline Patterson, Gloria (Bill) Townsley, John (Kitty) Keller, Walt (Jackie) Keller, Matt (Rita) Keller, and Mary Ann Canada.
