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John Keller Obituary
AGE: 78 • Whiting
John P. Keller, 78, Whiting, passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Kimball Medical Center, Lakewood. John was born Feb. 25, 1934 in West New York, NJ and moved to Ocean County in 1970. He married Arlene Ballis on Nov. 26, 1955. They have enjoyed 56 years of happiness together. John was a loyal and devout Minister of Jehovah's Witnesses for the last 54 years. He was a member of the Toms River South Congregation, where he was well-respected and dearly loved by so many as a most kind and loving shepherd. He was known to all for his loving concern, but especially toward the sick. His humor was well-known and helped so many to keep going.
He was so deeply loved as a husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be genuinely missed by his best friend and beloved wife, Arlene; daughters, Karen Davis and husband Jud, and Lori LaRocco and husband Bob; sons, Kevin Keller, and Brian Keller and wife Jackie; grandchildren, Jessica Herman, Nicole Davis, Stone Keller, and Jada Keller; and 5 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by his son, Scott.
Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 30 at the Bayville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 124 Hickory Lane, Bayville.
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Carol Correggia
June 26, 2012
My heartfelt condolences to my Aunt Arlene and all my cousins. I wish I had reconnected with Johnny and all of you sooner, but I am grateful to have had the time and conversations we had. He is in my heart and mind. Love to all
Barbara Vernon
June 25, 2012
Our Deepest Sympathy to my aunt arlene and her family for the lost of a great man A loving Husband A great Father and an awsome Grandfather And a Uncle that everyone Loved and enjoy being with he will be sadly miss rip uncle john till we meet again
Lynn Costa
June 18, 2012
In my eyes he was our modern day Apostle Paul. Words cannot express how much I will miss you. I pray for his family as I know he is sorely missed. Kevin, stay strong. We need you Arlene, keep going.
Lue Yeager
June 17, 2012
Our Deepest Sympathy to the Keller Family.
The Yeager Family
Debbie (Sroke) Manina
June 15, 2012
To the Keller Family, I wish to convey my deepest sympathy for your loss...Brother Keller was like my second dad and he will be missed!!!
Jessica Keller
June 15, 2012
Grandpa,
I miss you so much. It hurts so bad knowing you're not here. I know you are now pain free and that is what gets me through daily life. You will be missed tremendously by your family and friends. I love You.
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