Charles C. Keller

Charles C. Keller, 85, of Frederick, MD died Wednesday January 26, 2022, at the Kline Hospice House. He was the beloved husband of the late Jane Derry Keller, his wife of 57 years, who died February 11, 2015.

Born September 10, 1936 in Buckeystown, MD, he was the son of the late Havery and Halga Keller. Charlie was a 1954 graduate of Frederick High School. Shortly thereafter he proudly served in the U.S. Army as an administrative assistant to the Provost Marshall from 1959-1961.

In 1956 he began his career in public service. He was proudly appointed Deputy Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County, MD by Ellis Wachter.

In 1974 he was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court for Frederick County based on his judicious leadership, professionalism, and knowledge of the law. He was re-elected by the people of Frederick County as Clerk for six successive terms. On January 1, 1999 Charlie retired with a phenomenal 40 plus years of public service.

Charles touched many lives by unselfishly volunteering and devoting his time to various clubs and organizations. He was a member and past president of the Breakfast Optimist Club, Frederick High Alumni Associates, Chapter 636 AARP, and a member of the board of Directors of Daybreak Adult Day Services. Other local memberships include the American Legion No. 11, Middletown Amvets, and a life member of the Elks No. 684. He was also involved with scouting.

Charlie was a lifelong member of Buckeystown United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School teacher, Lay Leader, Chairperson of Ministries and many other committees. He loved his church and church family.

He is survived by his granddaughter, Katelyn Marie Casperson and husband, Andrew, grandson, Kyle B. Keller, daughter-in-law, Kathy Roberts and husband, Dave, sisters Patsy Nicholson and husband Harry, Gloria Jean Rice, and husband, Russell, brother, Jerry Keller and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents and wife, Charlie was preceded in death by his son, Neil; sister, Lauretta Smith; brothers Thomas (Pete), Henry, and William (Bill).

Family and friends can gather at the Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701, on Tuesday February 1st, 2022 from 4pm to 7pm. A funeral service will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 703 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD 21701, on Wednesday February 2nd, 2022 at 11am. Interment to follow at the Mount Olivet Cemetery. Masks and social distancing will be required at both events.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Charlie's name to Frederick Hospice, 1 Frederick Health Way, Frederick, MD 21701 or Daybreak Adult Day Services, 7819 Rocky Springs Road, Frederick, MD 21702.

Online Condolences can be made at www.KeeneyBasford.com.