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Raymond E. Keeler

1928 - 2014

Raymond E. Keeler obituary, 1928-2014, Riverdale, MI

BORN

1928

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home - Riverdale

6479 N. Lumberjack Rd.

Riverdale, Michigan

Raymond Keeler Obituary

Keeler, Raymond E.; age 85, of Riverdale; passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014 at his home. Raymond was born June 8, 1928 in Montcalm County the son of Dewey and Gretchen Keeler. He married Viola Leiter on November 5, 1955. Raymond served in the Army during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the Edmore VFW. He worked for Lobdell-Emery as a superintendent; Keeler’s AFC and was a self-employed appliance repairman. Raymond enjoyed fishing and loved being with family, especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his children, Judy (Rick) Parsons of Tampa, FL, Mike (Becky) Keeler of Riverdale; 8 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren; also siblings, Steve (Sandy) Keeler, Larry (Ione) Keeler, Mert Keeler, Ernestine (Don) Wolf, Al (Ula) Keeler; and many nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Viola in 2004; grandson, Michael Keeler; and sister, Betty Thompson. Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 16, 2014 at 2 p.m. at the Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home, Riverdale with his brother-in-law, Pastor Don Wolf officiating. Interment will be in Riverdale Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m .at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. To view Raymond’s obituary or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.luxfuneralhomes.com

Published by The Morning Sun from May 12 to May 13, 2014.
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I miss you so much. Love you to the moon and back again.xoxo

Amanda Rae Keeler

October 8, 2016

Grandfather you were and are the most amazing man I have ever come to know. You are so missed an we are all blessed to have had such a hardworking, intelligent, loving role model in our life. I'll look up to you forever an try to become half the man you are. I love you grandpa.

Vincent Keeler

July 11, 2016

I'm sorry I didn't hear about Ray's passing in time to attend visitation. Ray and Vi were very important to my husband, Chuck, and me. Chuck was living with them when we met. Ray was a wonderful man and he will be missed. May God be with you at this difficult time.

Judy Hudecz

May 16, 2014

This man was our everything, and i feel honored and truly blessed he was in my life! He will live on for generations to come threw the memories of us all.

Amanda Keeler

May 16, 2014

My Dad & I both worked with Ray in Alma, also growing up we lived on the same road about 1 1/2 miles where Ray & his brothers & sisters were raised. Agreat family in deed. God bless all of your family during this time in your lives.

Nick&Connie Nedry

May 13, 2014

Mike & Becky I am so sorry to read about the loss of your father. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family
Gaila Bigelow Trowbridge

May 13, 2014

You were a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. You were a grandpa to me growing up. R.I.P Love Michele

May 13, 2014

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home - Riverdale

6479 N. Lumberjack Rd., Riverdale, MI 48877

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2:00 p.m.

Lux and Schnepp Funeral Home - Riverdale

6479 N. Lumberjack Rd., Riverdale, MI 48877

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