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James F. "Lee" or "Skip" Keller

1931 - 2014

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1931

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2014

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James Keller Obituary

Keller, James F. "Lee" or "Skip" Age 82, of Greendale, WI, passed away Sun. Jan. 19, 2014, while surrounded by his family. He was born June 15, 1931 to the late Harry and Ardell (Couillard) Keller of Marion, WI, and graduated Marion High School in 1949. He answered a call to priesthood, and joined the Capuchin Franciscan Order. After almost 20 years as a priest, he was called to start a family. He enjoyed his 12 years of service with Milwaukee County Transit System. He is survived by his five children; Andre, Meredith (Michael) Clark, Carolyn (Kyle) Blasch, Ethan, and Kateri (Daniel) Palkowski, brother Jerald (Janice), sister Kathleen (Duane) Ashenbrenner, sister-in-law Joyce Keller, ex-wife Christine and her son Victor, and his five grandchildren; Karynn, Rilee, Myles, Emory, and Anton. He was preceded in death by his brother Robert, and nephew Gary (Ashenbrenner). Funeral services will be held at his parish, St. James Catholic Church, 7219 S. 27th St., Franklin, WI. Saturday, January 25, with Visitation from 10AM until Mass of Christian Burial at -12 Noon. In lieu of memorials, please feel free to make donations to James's Capuchin Brothers at House of Peace, 1702 W. Walnut St., Milwaukee, WI 53205

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Jan. 23, 2014.

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Gary Couillard

February 4, 2014

It's a sad sad day to say goodbye to another one of the Kellers. First Bob and now Skip - both were so influential to me. I miss them both. My condolences to all of Skip's children, family and to Jerry and Kathleen.

Penny and Dave

January 25, 2014

Jerry, sorry to hear about your brother. Take care.

Tammy & Mark Copenhaver

January 24, 2014

Thinking of you all. I have never met James, but I see what an amazing man he was in his children and those around him.
With sincere sympathy.

Fr Timon Costello (920)7593426

January 23, 2014

I was a classmate of Jim Keller. He was an outstanding public speaker.
I regret that I cannot be with you at the funeral. I had a stroke and cannote travel.

January 23, 2014

Jim was our beloved Priest at The Capuchin Retreat House in St. Clair forty-six years ago, when the oldest of our seven children was fourteen. We issued a standing invitation to join us for dinner each Sunday, after the retreatants departed.He became family and so wisely counseled us with the challenges we faced as parents. Over the years since then, we have remained close with cards and calls, and most recently, e-mails. What a void we will experience with his passing!
To Jim's children, grandchildren and Victor:
I feel as though I know you all from the photos he proudly shared and the accounts of your many wonderful celebrations. How he treasured those times!He loved each of you. He was a very proud father!
My husband, John, and I and all of our extended family send sincere condolences to you.
Carol Erickson

Andre Keller

January 23, 2014

I love you Dad.

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St. James Catholic Church

7219 S. 27th St., Franklin, WI

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Mass of Christian Burial

12:00 p.m.

St. James Catholic Church

7219 S. 27th St., Franklin, WI

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