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David Keller Obituary
February 10, 1940 - April 28, 2022
David L. Keller passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Chicago, IL, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Elkhart Indiana David graduated from Indiana University with a B.S. in Finance.
David was a Bonze Star recipient while serving as Captain in the U.S. Army. He had a long career in commercial banking. He founded the Pinebridge Group, Inc. and established a de novo bank in Chicago.
David retired from banking in 2003. He was a national soccer referee and instructor for 30 years. He was a member of the National Referee Commission for AYSO. David served as a docent at both the Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago History Museum. In 2010 he founded the Camp Douglas Restoration Foundation (CDRF) David published numerous studies and multiple books related to the Civil War.
David is survived by his beloved wife Linda Rich Keller, children Peter Keller, Adam Keller (Beirne Roose-Snyder), and Sarah Keller Irvine (Andy Irvine); grandchildren Wesley and Bayard Keller, and Nell, Sheamus, and Cuinn Irvine; his sister Nancy Stolz, and many family members and friends.
Memorial donations can be made to the Camp Douglas Restoration Foundation. A celebration of David's life will be held at a future time.
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Violet Kerbel
May 13, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the Keller family for your loss.
For years I volunteered with David at the Lincoln Park Zoo.
Last summer we were at the zoo sitting on a park bench talking about the wonderful summer he had at the lake house.when all of the grandchildren were there. He loved it!
He will be missed by his zoo family; visitors and animals.
Thinking of you,
Violet Kerbel
Anthony Nielsen
May 4, 2022
I´m so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed seeing him and talking to him at the zoo. I will really miss seeing him there. He was one of my favorite volunteers.
Colleen Fahey
May 3, 2022
I knew David from the zoo and Camp Douglas. What a remarkable man. So accomplished, intelligent, interesting and warm and friendly, a big reason I kept coming back to Camp Douglas. He will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathy to his wife, all his family and many friends
Rob Orr
May 1, 2022
Deeply saddened to learn of the loss of David. We served together as both soccer instructors and national referees. He was a great colleague and wonderful mentor. He loved the game and the excitement of being part of the action. I know this was just one small part of his productive life, but In this field alone, David made a huge contribution to youth soccer.
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