- Date Of Birth: April 17, 1944
- Date Of Death: July 20, 2011
- State: Connecticut
Richard Bruce “Dick” Keller, 67, of Plainville, passed away surrounded by his beloved family, on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Dick, as he was known to many, was born in Cumberland, MD on April 17, 1944, one of two sons to the late Paul F. and Virginia Lee (Brant) Keller. He was raised and educated in Maryland, graduating from Allegany High School, and went on to attend technical college in the area. He served his country for three years in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1965. Dick met the love of his life, Wanda “Sue” (Hyatt), whom he married after six months of dating, and together they shared 45 years of love and devotion. They brought into this world three adored daughters, and relocated to Connecticut where they raised their family. Dick was employed at Fafnir Bearing until the mid 80’s, and went on to work for the New Britain School System, retiring in the late 90’s. Always the hard worker, he never fully retired, and worked part time for a number of years at Car Quest. Dick never met a stranger, and with his kindness and upbeat personality, made friends wherever he went. Although born and raised in the Northeast, he was a true Southerner at heart. Frequently wearing a cowboy hat and boots, he had a love for country music and old Westerns. Dick enjoyed cheering on the Boston Red Sox or the UCONN women, had a love for the beaches of New Hampshire and often made trips with his family back to his hometown in Maryland. Above all, Dick was a devoted family man; a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who leaves his family with many cherished memories and will be greatly missed.
In addition to his wife, Sue, he leaves his daughters, Catherine Simons and her husband, Shawn of Plainville, with whom he made his home; and Virginia Keller of Bristol; his grandchildren, Brandy, Gregory, and Elisabeth; and many nieces, nephews, and countless friends. He was predeceased by his daughter, Dorothea Anne and his brother, Philip.
