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Donald E Keller

Dubuque, IA

July 16, 1932 - October 12, 2019

Donald E Keller Obituary

With broken hearts the Keller children announce the passing of their devoted father, Don E. Keller, 87, on Saturday October 12, 2019. Don was born on the family farm in Walker, Iowa on July 16, 1932 to Opal and Ruby (Williams) Keller. He graduated from Independence High School in 1951 and joined the Air Force where he maintained radio equipment from 1951 to 1955. He married his high school sweetheart LeAnn Cone on June 12, 1954 at First Presbyterian Church in Independence. They shared 64 beautiful years together before she was called home to heaven in 2018. When Don left the Air Force, he began work at the Bell System in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, later moving to Dubuque to continue his career. He worked at the phone company for 34 years retiring in May 1989. He was a long-standing member of the Telephone Pioneers. Don was an active member at Westminster Presbyterian Church where he served on the Board of Session, the Building and Grounds Committee, volunteered for Vacation Bible School, was a tutor for the after school program, and in earlier years sang along with LeAnn in the church choir. When his children were young he was a very active leader with the Riverside 4-H Club. Don served as Center Township Clerk for many years, resigning just a few years ago. He also belonged to The Hawkeye Vintage Farm Machinery Association where he demonstrated antique farm equipment at the county fair as well as organizing and participating in tractor rides around Dubuque county. For many years Don and LeAnn would spend weekends square dancing around the area. They were members of both the Tri-State Twirlers and Gold Rush Squares and traveled to several Iowa State Square Dance Conventions and two national conventions. They also spent summers camping with the Tri-State Travelers Camping Club around the tri-state, and winters traveling to Texas and Arizona, spending time camping and visiting with friends and family in the area. Don’s proudest accomplishment was his family. He cared for all of us with deep love, fierce protection, and just the right amount of humor. The warmth of his hugs and sound of his laughter will forever be missed. Visitation will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Friday, October 18, 2019 from 4-7pm. Funeral Services will be held at Westminster on Saturday, October 19, 2019, at 10am. A visitation from 9-9:45am will precede the funeral services. Burial is scheduled for 2pm Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Mount Hope Cemetery in Independence, IA. Don is survived by his three children: Marcee L. (Thomas Hughes) Keller of Prescott, AZ, David E. (Deborah) Keller of Loves Park, IL, and Ann Marie (Kelly) Keller-Lally of Alexandria, VA, nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife LeAnn, his brothers Bob and Edwin, and his sister Vernietta Kane. Memorial funds will be used to support Hospice of Dubuque, Hillcrest Family Services, and the Telephone Pioneers Association. Egelhof, Siegert and Casper Westview Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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