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Adam Keller Obituary
Walworth: Passed away peacefully at home on April 11, 2012 after a short illness. Predeceased by his parents Adam & Elizabeth Keller; sister Judy Keller Monroe. Survived by his wife of 40 years, Kathleen "Conheady" Keller; 4 children, Christopher, Adam Jr., Sarah "Keller" DeYoung & Zachary; 5 grandchildren, Jaxson, Connor, Hunter, Noah & Abigail; 2 brothers, David & Michael Keller; 2 sisters Debbie Amoroso & Mary Jane Eisman; many loved in-laws; nieces & nephews.
Adam was retired from Eastman Kodak & enjoyed beagling, fishing, & hunting. Adam was an active member of the Pioneer Beagle Club.
Friends may call 2-4 & 7-9PM on Sunday, April 15th at the MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 1961 Ridge Rd, Ontario. His Funeral Mass will be offered 10:30AM on Monday, April 16th at the St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish at St. Mary's of the Lake Church. Donations may be made in his memory to Kidney Cares, P.O. Box 92546, Rochester, NY 14692.
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Memories and Condolences
for Adam Keller
Jerry Staub
April 8, 2020
I always loved hanging out with Butch, and the guys, at bowling. He was a funny and nice man...I'm proud to have known him, and I'm sure he's proud of his kids. Hi and hugs to the family.
I'll Always treasure this moment
Jaxson Keller
May 8, 2012
Jaxson Keller
May 8, 2012
I'll miss you grandpa
Love,
Your fishing buddy
Jaxson
Brian Conheady
April 25, 2012
Wait until it's dark. Lay down in an open field and focus on the point where the earth meets the sky. Sooner or later you will see a silhouette.The silhouette will be unmistakable. He will be there...napping probably...but he will be there
Angela Pitts
April 16, 2012
Kathy,
My heart goes out to you. I will always remember Butch making me laugh with his jokes and sending me those crazy emails. I'm here for you. love you
Peter Malcolm
April 16, 2012
BUTCH, In the few times I got to visit with you at holidays and working at your and Kathy's house, you always were a pleasure to be around. Your great humor and outlook on life were a blessing to all . Wishing peace to Kathy, family and friends.
Greatest fishing moment
Ed OBrien
April 15, 2012
Butch,
Words can't explain the deep sorrow and loss I have in my heart. Loosing a great friend and family member is a small part of what I have lost. We had 45 years of great adventures together in the outdoors. We hunted woodchucks, fished for walleyes at night on Conesus Lake and fished the wilderness of Quebec, Canada. We have hunted ducks and deer together, fished the great lakes for perch, bass, salmon pike and trout. In the far north, we hunted for bear and whenever we had a chance we hunted pheasant and rabbits. We always found time for each other regardless of our busy lives.
I was always amazed at the positive attitude you had in life in spite of the medical problems that challenged you for so long. You were and will remain an inspiration to me. I will never forget the times we spent together in the outdoors. It wasn't about the taking of fish or game; it was hearing your stories of the past and your laughter.
I will miss your messages on my phone that said “Ed, Butch – Give me a call” Some day I hope I can answer that call again.
I will never forget the day in Canada together. The week was full of sunlight and fish. All you could think of was Kathy. You told me that 40 years ago Eddie I am going to marry that girl. Butch that was the greatest catch of your life. Kathy could not have been a better wife to you. The great outdoors has lost a fine outdoorsman.
May love and peace surround you in eternity? You will always be missed.
Love your outdoor companion and cousin.
Ed
Jennifer Keller
April 14, 2012
Aunt Kathy, Chris, Adam, Sarah and Zak, Although I am not with you physically please know my heart is. I love and miss all of you. I have so many fond memories of when Sue and I would spend weeks in the summertime with all of you......I will forever cherish those memories. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. All my love...XOXO
Jennifer Keller
April 14, 2012
Uncle Butchie I am so sorry we never got the chance to have that talk-one day we will so until than please know I will keep you close to my heart and I love you very much. I know you were with me on Thursday and you kept me safe.....XOXO Love you and miss you so much!
Amanda Keller
April 14, 2012
Uncle Butch, U are going to be missed very much. Although I did not get to see you as much as I would have liked, I always looked forward to our visits to NY and going to your house. I enjoyed sitting around your table listening to all the stories of our family. You had such a huge heart and anyone who knew you is blessed. Please take care of my big brother Tim up there and give him big huggs and kisses for me. I love you very much. I will see you again one day. xoxo
"Butch" with his grandpa hat on
Christopher Keller
April 14, 2012
My Father was a great teacher of many things to us. Fishing was the one i will always treasure. He loved my mom through it all 40 yrs deep. I was always amazed how well they got along even in the most straining of times. He was truely an inspiration that i hope i can come even remotely close to emulating in my life
Lori
April 14, 2012
You were an amazing man who touched soo many hearts. I was blessed to only know you for a short time but you made me feel like part of the family right away. You were everything rolled into one, funny, sweet, smart, handsome, the list could go on and on....... I love your son and grandsons and am so blessed to have their love as well. Love you and will miss you!
LOVE YOU GRANPA miss you i will never forget all the fun times we had togetherand how you made me laff
Connor DeYoung
April 14, 2012
miss you grandpa LOVE YOU i will nevre forget you and all the good times we had together
Connor DeYoung
April 14, 2012
Jerry Staub
April 13, 2012
Adam, Zach, and family...very sorry to hear about the loss of your dad...he was a fun and sweet man...I'm glad I got to meet and know him at bowling...I am never too far, to be around, if needed.
tim,jordan testa
April 13, 2012
uncle butch,thank you for spending time with us when we were in ny and the love you showed us.we are going to find a bright,bright star for you.please say hi and i love you to our dad.we will miss you.we love you.from timmy and jordan testa[your great nephews]
Ryan Keller
April 13, 2012
uncle butch i love and miss you so much. you will be in my prayers everyday and i will always cherish all of the good memories that we had shared together. i hope that you watch over me everyday and keep me safe. you were a wonderful person who always made me laugh. i love you uncle butch and may you Rest In Peace.
Doria M
April 13, 2012
Kathy, Chris, Adam,Sarah and Zack, I'm so sorry for your loss. Even though I haven't seen Butch in years I will always have such great memories of all the time our families spent together. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sad time. Butch Rest in Peace.
Mary Alice Terboss NP
April 13, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers- it was a real pleasure to get to know you Mr. Keller- Mrs. Keller please accept my sincerest condolences.
diane ayles
April 13, 2012
Even though i hadnt seen him in years i always liked butch. Rip we'll all be together one day. My thoughts are with the family take care diane ayles astor,fl
Tim Charron
April 13, 2012
Butch, you and your family are in my prayers. My thoughts go back to the days of playing ball for the old Dell in Charlotte. We did have some good times. Rest in peace old friend.
Marie Davis
April 13, 2012
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Larry Safford
April 13, 2012
Butch, ive only known you 2 and a half yrs, but what i saw and learned watching u with ur wife, kids and grandkids was how important family is for support love and strength!! Your daughter, as you know, holds a special place in my heart and since meeting you and Kathy an family, all of you have found a place right near sarah in my heart!! I will help your family get through this tough time and as long as im with Sarah i will help everyone keep your memory alive! Including the grandchildren (present-Noah and Abigail and any future lil ones) that never got a real chance to know u!!! They will all know who "Poppa" was!!! Rest In Peace Butch!!!
Zack Keller
April 13, 2012
I love you dad, always and forever....
Sarah Keller DeYoung
April 13, 2012
Dear dad, I would give anything to have you in my life for just 1 more day. I love you and miss u more than words could ever say! Mom and aunt Mary helped turned what i at first thought of as traumatic and turned it into a memory i will cherish forever... I was the last person who saw your eyes open and looking at ur one and only daughter... Me!!! I will forever be greatful that they helped me realize what a blessing this is!!! Although I'll miss you every day, I'm glad God heard me pray, Although you couldn't stay, I'm grateful the Lord took your pain away.I will remember you, and I will hold you close there in my heart, and never let you go. And there'll be days when I will cry, but I wont say goodbye. [RIP]
The Favs
April 13, 2012
Butch was the kindest and gentlest of men. We were so proud of him throughout his life. Our hearts ache for all of you. Keep him in your hearts and thoughts and he will never be truly gone. Our love and sympathy. Aunt Rose Mary and Uncle Bob.
Tim Rabjohn
April 13, 2012
Kathy and family, I am truly saddened by this news. I have many good memories of Butch from Kodak and the beagle club. I remember a great day of fishing at your cottage and eating his famous potato salad. He called me just before I moved to SD and threatened to come out pheasant hunting, wish he would have.
Dave & Stephanie Keller
April 13, 2012
Aunt Kathy, Chris, Sara, Zach, and Adam- We are so sorry for your loss! Uncle Butch is a great man and we are proud to have had him in our lives! Thinking of you all and sending lots of love!
Laurie Dirkx
April 13, 2012
I am forever grateful for the 15 years I had with my beagle from Butch's conscientious breeding program. Each time I would chat with Butch it was all about our beagles! A fellow kinship that completed and embraced my years with one of his pups. Both Butch and his pup had hearts of gold!
CATHY WHITMORE KELLER
April 13, 2012
KATHY,CHRISTOPHER,SARAH, ZACK AND FAMILY
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS MY PRAYERS OF COMFORT I SEND TO YOU ALL
Richard Deyoung
April 13, 2012
Butch was a wonderful grandfather Connor will always remember the movie trips that him and Jaxson went on with granpa at least once a month. He is already sadly missed and i for one feel lucky to have known him as my father in law.Butch will always live in our hearts and prayers.
April 13, 2012
Prayers of comfort go out to the family. Butch was a great guy, a wonderful grampa, he will be missed.
Betty Clapper( Rochester, NY)
maryjane kellereisman
April 13, 2012
BUTCH,there are no words that can express how i feel right know.just know i love you and will miss our visits,.you always made time for me when i came home.say hi to tim and the family and will see you again someday.for know R.I.P. big bro.always your lil sis maryjane.xoxoxo
Sarah Keller Deyoung
April 13, 2012
Dad...There has been at least a thousand times I've needed you, and a thousand more I've cried. If love alone could have saved you; You would have never died!!! Although I'll miss you every day, I'm glad God heard me pray, Although you couldn't stay, I'm grateful the Lord took your pain away. I am old enough to understand that with life there is death and it will touch you many times during your lifetime. But the kid in me doesn't want to accept it. I love you dad!!! Love, your lil girl
Theresa Collett
April 13, 2012
Butch was a very caring, loving, funny and supportive person. He took pride and made a difference in his brother Mike's life.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family through this heartbreaking time.
Christine Davis
April 13, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Lynda Lohse
April 13, 2012
my name is lynda i got to know butch 7yrs ago when i began working@ stafford butch was a great person was very happy to see how involed he was with his brother mike we will all miss him here @ stafford we send are condolences to all of his family
Andrew Cripps
April 13, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
mike keller
April 13, 2012
i will miss you love you love your brother mike
Lynda Lohse
April 13, 2012
my thoughts are with you all and know now butch is no longer in pain.butch was a great person i got to know butch 7yrs ago when i started working with his brother micheal i was very please to see a family member like butch being so involed with his brother and all of the individuals at stafford he made a impack on all the guys there
Mary Conheady+Lamb
April 13, 2012
Butchie, I am all the better for having you in my life.......... Your Sister-in law...and friend.....Mary Elizabeth
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