Richard 'Dick' Lee Keeler, 87, passed away September 10, 2021, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. He was born June 29, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Benjamin Oakley and Ruth (Hoefer) Keeler.
Dick was a 1953 graduate of Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy Reserves. He worked at Winchester Packing Company Inc., retiring with 32 years of service, and then Hutchinson National Bank, retiring with 14 years of service. Dick was a longtime member of the Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson.
Dick enjoyed the outdoors, from hunting and fishing, to visiting the mountains in Colorado. He could also be found in a casino trying to 'beat the odds'. Dick had a passion for the outdoors, but the thing that brought him the most enjoyment were the visits from his great-grandkids and their hours of playing cards and interacting with him.
On June 25, 1954, he married Irene Joan Keller, in Hutchinson. They shared over 65 years of marriage, prior to her death on March 27, 2020.
Dick is survived by: children, Gary (Cindy) Keeler and Annette (Terry) Bell, all of Hutchinson; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife; son, Randy Gene Keeler; twin daughters, Sheryl Lynn Keeler and Sonia Lee Keeler; and brothers, Jack Keeler and Alan Keeler.
In order to comply with the wishes of Dick, there will not be a memorial service, but a Celebration of Life gathering for friends and family from 12 p.m. (noon) to 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary. A private family burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Dick was a 1953 graduate of Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy Reserves. He worked at Winchester Packing Company Inc., retiring with 32 years of service, and then Hutchinson National Bank, retiring with 14 years of service. Dick was a longtime member of the Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson.
Dick enjoyed the outdoors, from hunting and fishing, to visiting the mountains in Colorado. He could also be found in a casino trying to 'beat the odds'. Dick had a passion for the outdoors, but the thing that brought him the most enjoyment were the visits from his great-grandkids and their hours of playing cards and interacting with him.
On June 25, 1954, he married Irene Joan Keller, in Hutchinson. They shared over 65 years of marriage, prior to her death on March 27, 2020.
Dick is survived by: children, Gary (Cindy) Keeler and Annette (Terry) Bell, all of Hutchinson; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife; son, Randy Gene Keeler; twin daughters, Sheryl Lynn Keeler and Sonia Lee Keeler; and brothers, Jack Keeler and Alan Keeler.
In order to comply with the wishes of Dick, there will not be a memorial service, but a Celebration of Life gathering for friends and family from 12 p.m. (noon) to 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary. A private family burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Richard 'Dick' Lee Keeler, 87, passed away September 10, 2021, at Reflection Living, Hutchinson. He was born June 29, 1934, in Hutchinson, to Benjamin Oakley and Ruth (Hoefer) Keeler.
Dick was a 1953 graduate of Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy Reserves. He worked at Winchester Packing Company Inc., retiring with 32 years of service, and then Hutchinson National Bank, retiring with 14 years of service. Dick was a longtime member of the Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson.
Dick enjoyed the outdoors, from hunting and fishing, to visiting the mountains in Colorado. He could also be found in a casino trying to 'beat the odds'. Dick had a passion for the outdoors, but the thing that brought him the most enjoyment were the visits from his great-grandkids and their hours of playing cards and interacting with him.
On June 25, 1954, he married Irene Joan Keller, in Hutchinson. They shared over 65 years of marriage, prior to her death on March 27, 2020.
Dick is survived by: children, Gary (Cindy) Keeler and Annette (Terry) Bell, all of Hutchinson; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife; son, Randy Gene Keeler; twin daughters, Sheryl Lynn Keeler and Sonia Lee Keeler; and brothers, Jack Keeler and Alan Keeler.
In order to comply with the wishes of Dick, there will not be a memorial service, but a Celebration of Life gathering for friends and family from 12 p.m. (noon) to 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary. A private family burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
Dick was a 1953 graduate of Hutchinson High School and served in the United States Navy Reserves. He worked at Winchester Packing Company Inc., retiring with 32 years of service, and then Hutchinson National Bank, retiring with 14 years of service. Dick was a longtime member of the Eastwood Church of Christ, Hutchinson.
Dick enjoyed the outdoors, from hunting and fishing, to visiting the mountains in Colorado. He could also be found in a casino trying to 'beat the odds'. Dick had a passion for the outdoors, but the thing that brought him the most enjoyment were the visits from his great-grandkids and their hours of playing cards and interacting with him.
On June 25, 1954, he married Irene Joan Keller, in Hutchinson. They shared over 65 years of marriage, prior to her death on March 27, 2020.
Dick is survived by: children, Gary (Cindy) Keeler and Annette (Terry) Bell, all of Hutchinson; six grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by: his parents; wife; son, Randy Gene Keeler; twin daughters, Sheryl Lynn Keeler and Sonia Lee Keeler; and brothers, Jack Keeler and Alan Keeler.
In order to comply with the wishes of Dick, there will not be a memorial service, but a Celebration of Life gathering for friends and family from 12 p.m. (noon) to 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Elliott Mortuary. A private family burial will be in Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Elliott Mortuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice & HomeCare of Reno County, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.
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