Dale Joseph Keller, age 76, of Shelby, died Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Crestwood Care Center in Shelby.
Dale was born March 11, 1941 in Crestline, the son of the late Stephen Henry and Martha Amelia (Brown) Keller. Dale was a lifelong farmer, farming the family farm where he lived his entire life. Dale was an incredible polite and simple man who enjoyed walking, especially his dog, Buddy, and mowing grass at the farm. He was a life time member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Bethlehem, Shelby Settlement.
Dale is survived by a sister: Sr. Marilyn (Bernice) Keller O.S.F. of Tiffin; a brother and sister-in-law: Stephen and Margaret Keller of Shelby; a sister in law: Edna Keller of Columbus; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. In addition to his parents, Dale was preceded in death by 2 sisters: Mary Pauline Keller and Florence Gabele; and 4 brothers: Urban Keller, Carl Keller, Norbert “Shorty” Keller, and his twin brother, Br. Richard Keller CSC.
Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 5742 State Route 61 South, Shelby, celebrated by Fr. Chris Bohnsack. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Sacred Heart School. Care for Dale and his family by Catherine , Bob, and Jake at Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby.
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Our deepest sympathies to Steve and Margaret and the Keller family as you mourn the loss of your loved one–our thoughts and prayers are with all of you–may he rest in the peace and love of God for all eternity
Steve,Margaret and all the rest of the family. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I will see if Barb would be welling to come with me Sat. and try to make the Sat. mass and Burial. If she is not available I do not drive that far by myself but I will send a donation to Steve for Sacred Heart school. You are all in my prayers. Your cousin Anna Mae
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I will see if Brb is willing to go and we may be there Sat. If not I will forward a donation to Steve for Sacred Heart School. You are all in my prayers. Love, your Cousin Anna Mae
Steve, Margaret and Family; I am so sorry for your loss and shall remember you all in my prayers. May God bless you and keep you in His loving care. Love, Elinor Spangler Kelly
Steve and Margaret
So very sorry for your loss . Prayers to your family
Ann Imhoff and family