Ritchie Keller (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Ritchie Lee Keller was born September 4, 1952 to Harold and Catherine Keller in Lafayette, Indiana. He passed into eternal rest on Friday, December 29, 2023 in Mercy Hospital in Lebanon, Missouri. He was seventy-one years, three months and twenty-five days of age at the time of his passing.
Ritchie grew up in Lafayette, Indiana. After his schooling he joined the United States Air Force and proudly served his country for four years. He returned to Lafayette where he was employed as a school custodian for many years. He then moved to Arizona and lived there for a few years before retiring in August of 2023 and making his home in Lebanon, Missouri.
On June 7, 1997, he was united in marriage to Suzanne (Hess) Keller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Leon.
Ritchie is survived by his loving wife, Suzanne; their children, Andrew Keller and Michael Greer, both of Indiana, Andrian Greer of Louisiana, Daniel Greer of Lebanon, Missouri and Robert Greer of Arizona; two brothers, Rex Keller of LaPorte, Indiana and Edwin Keller of Indiana; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Ritchie had a corny sense of humor. He enjoyed making people laugh. He loved reading and playing computer games. His life rotated around his family. He loved them so very much and his loss will leave a great void in their lives.
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