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Brian Keller Obituary


Brian A. Keller, 21, passed away on June 25, 2015, in a one vehicle accident in New Jersey.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Mark and Susan (Richards) Keller, Somerdale, NJ.

He graduated from Triton High School, Runnemede, NJ, and was a student at Lafayette College.

Brian was a three sport athlete at Triton High School. While there he received numerous awards such as: All South Defensive End, Outstanding Athlete Senior Year, and Most Outstanding Basketball Player. He was also a Maxwell Award Nominee.

At Lafayette College he was on a football scholarship while studying Mechanical Engineering. This past fall he had a 3.3 GPA which earned him a place on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his sisters, Amy and Emily; and a brother, Alex, all at home. His paternal grandfather, Marvin Keller, Bradenton, FL, and maternal grandmother, Judith Jablonski, Wyomissing, also survive him.

Brian was predeceased by his grandfathers, Tiny Richards and Fred Jablonski; and paternal grandmother, Barbara J. Knoff.

Services will be held Thursday, July 2, at 11 a.m., at Atonement Lutheran Church, 5 Wyomissing Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. A viewing will be held Wednesday, from 3-8 p.m., at the Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, One Oxford Centre, 301 Grant St., Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or to "Friends of Lafayette Football," 212 Kirby Sports Center, 700 West Pierce Street, Easton, PA 18042.

Online condolences can be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle from Jun. 30 to Jul. 1, 2015.

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Margo DeRouchie

July 8, 2015

Dear Susan, Mark and family,
We were so terribly sorry to hear about Brian, we're all so broken-hearted over the loss. I can't even imagine what you're going through.
We all have such wonderful memories of Brian and all of you, you were such a loving, kind and generous family. You were truly adored by Derek. He will always hold strong feeliings in his heart for Brian.
Derek went to his funeral and told me how difficult it was. He said the stories about Brian were so touching and that he remained the same as he always remembered him. He will always have find memories of Brian, as we all do. I wish things were different and that you weren't faced with this tragedy.
God just received another angel and I know Brian is busy forming teams of football and basketball players in heaven. God bless you all. We're keeping you close to our hearts and in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Margo, Derek and Netanya DeRouchie
Exeter, PA

Bruce Morris

July 8, 2015

We have just heard of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
The Morris family
Bruce, Lynne, Melanie, Ashley, Juliana

Lynn sisson

July 7, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Brian but reading of him and hearing about him through stories. At 21 he had achieved so much. That tells me he had so much love and support from his family and friends. I feel like I know the family through stories from his Aunt Mindy whom I love and adore. I pray God's grace will carry u through the hard times. You will be in my prayers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you.

Nancy Souders

July 7, 2015

Brian was a special young man from a very special family. I know that "HE" has plans for Brian. My prayers and love to all of you in this time of saddness.

July 6, 2015

On Behalf of the Keller's, I want to say thank you to everyone that has written something here. Brian was loved by this family and by the many friends that have shown us how much they loved him too. We will miss him but we have memories that will keep us close to him in the time we have left on this earth. Once again, thank you for all your thoughts and prayers.

Mark, Sue, Amy, Alex, Emily and Max.

July 6, 2015

Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family, a few times we met Brian he was a mature, wonderful, bright young man. Our heart aches for you, we live down the street and it's difficult to image the pain you must be going through. The Rocco Family

Melanie Portman

July 4, 2015

Brian,

Thank you for making this world a better place! I will miss you and will never forget you!

LOVE U ALWAYS!!

Sharon Restrepo

July 2, 2015

Heartfelt sympathy for the Keller-Richards family.

July 2, 2015

Mark, Sue, Alex, Amy and Emily, we are so saddened by your sudden and tragic loss. May God give you the strength to get though each day. The Bender Family

John Neger

July 2, 2015

So sorry to hear about the passing of Brian. He truly was an inspiring person. My prayers are with you

David and Lisa Habel

July 1, 2015

Sorry to hear about Brian; our condolences to the entire family. Our prayers are with you.

Yolanda Payne

July 1, 2015

My heart goes out to the Keller family. May all the love & support fill you with peace.

Tripp Carey

July 1, 2015

Mark & family,
I can't imagine what you are experiencing as you deal with this loss of your son. My heart goes out to you in your time of grief.

July 1, 2015

We are so sorry for your sudden sadness in this most disheartening tragedy. Our love and prayers go out to your family and friends. Though we are 3,000 miles away, we feel your pain as a niece of Brian's grandmother, Judy Jablonski. Our heartfelt condolences. Love, Bob and Jo Powers

July 1, 2015

We are so very sorry for the tragic & sudden loss of Brian. We wish we could be with you at this time. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Love, Uncle Perry & aunt Sandra

Ron & Roslyn Hopkins

July 1, 2015

Mark & Sue, words cannot express the sadness we feel for the loss of Brian and our deepest heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to you Alex, Amy and Emily. We hope our prayers give all of you the strength not only during this difficult time but going forward in your lives. I will always remember & cherish the times watching him play football & basketball and grow up to the outstanding man he became. seeing

July 1, 2015

We are so sorry for the sudden & tragic loss of Brian. Are thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Len, Audrey & Seth Sherman

Ken Cunliffe

July 1, 2015

I was so saddened to hear of Brian's passing. He played baseball with my son Cody for many years and he was a such wonderful person to be around. Prayers and strength for your family.

Jess Cieplinski

June 30, 2015

Sue, Mark, Amy, Alex, and Emily...
I was so saddened and shocked to hear that Brian passed away. Even though it's been years since I've seen all of you, I will always remember Brian. I'll remember the pick-up basketball games we used to play on Mint Tier, how he always adored my dog Sugar because he wanted a puppy so much, and his infectious, genuine smile. He was a great kid, and I am lucky to have known him even all those years ago. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you across the miles.

Alvin Bewley

June 30, 2015

Our deepest heartfelt condolences during this very difficult time.
The Bewley's

William Deacon

June 30, 2015

Sue and I were saddened to read of Brian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family.

Rob Ford

June 30, 2015

I'm so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Keller family

Sheri

June 30, 2015

So sorry for the loss of your son. Prayers to your family.

Timothy Logan

June 29, 2015

Some of my fondest memories of my own son include epic basketball battles against Brian Keller. What a fine young man who pulled me aside at Friendly's and told me how he always looked forward to and missed playing against Jimmy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Keller family. We are so deeply saddened by your sudden loss.

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