Ralph-Keller-Obituary

Ralph J. Keller

Hershey, Pennsylvania

Feb 6, 1936 – Mar 8, 2018 (Age 82)

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BORN
February 6, 1936
DIED
March 8, 2018
AGE
82
LOCATION
Hershey, Pennsylvania

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Ralph J. Keller, 82, former Hershey Bears defenseman died comfortably on March 8, 2018 at 5:50 AM in Lebanon. Born February 6, 1936 in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, he was a son of the late Edward and Johanna (Sander) Keller. Owner and operator of the former Raphael's Beauty Salon in Hershey, he was an...

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I first watched Ralph Keller play ice hockey, when I got a job as an usher at the HersheyPark Arena, I was 15 years old. It was clear that he was a crowd favorite. I watched Ralph play and help his team mates with the AHL Calder Cup Championship during the 1968-69 season.

After he retired, I got to know him personally. He was charismatic, and he had a sense of humor. I would go to him for hair cuts, I would visit him at home,he once asked me to shoot video of his golf swing, we...

My prayers are for Ralph's soul and his family.
Today I was sharing some of my memories of performing plumbing work for Ralph at the Salon. (Before I read this Obituary)
I always enjoyed taking with him before and after work. Such a cool dude.
I even fell in love with one of his stylist and got married.

Thanks for the memories Ralph.

May our Lord welcome you

Joe Lister

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Adam and family

To: Rick, Duane, Joanne and Jon. So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I have thought of all of you throughout the years. Your Dad was loved very much. My deepest Sympathy. Gloria

So sorry to learn of Ralph's passing; It was a pleasure and honor to know and do business with Ralph, my sincere condolences to Ralph's extended family, Dick Breski, (Dick Breski Flooring)

Sending love and prayers to the Keller family. We loved Uncle Ralph so much and will miss him dearly, especially his stories and his kindness. May you all find comfort with the many warm memories of him and of family times together.
He has left behind a wonderful legacy.

You are alive in Duane! Know that he will carry the torch from now on with pride and dignity as you taught him. Good night Ralph.God bless you and all your family!

Sending prayers of comfort to the Keller family. Ralph will be greatly missed by many. A gentleman, great sense of humor and a great hockey player.