Richard Alan Kellerhouse

Richard Alan Kellerhouse, 92, of Dallas Tx, passed away on November 8, 2024, Richard passed peacefully at home of natural causes with his daughter Sharon by his side. He was born on October 3, 1932 in White Plains, N.Y to Lucille E. Earle and Paul Kellerhouse. As a devoted husband and Father, Richard's number one priority was ensuring his family was provided for.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950-1954 in the Korean War

as a Atomic Veteran on the USS Curtis AV4, participating in Operation Greenhouse (1951). Upon leaving the Navy, with his love for education, Richard earned a B.S. from Nyack College, Nyack, New York, and a M.A. from New York University, N.Y. as well as a M.S. from Abilene Christian University, Dallas, Tx.

Richard is predeceased by his first wife, Rose Marie Nester 1984, son David Alan Kellerhouse 1988, and his second wife

Linda Louise Boyd 2010

After 37 years as a Systems Engineer for IBM, and as an adjunct instructor with Brookhaven College from 1991-2000, he decided to retire.

Richard enjoyed life long church membership that always accompanied involvement in various church activities. Richard loved to travel, especially to the Northwest, photography, and later in life he developed the hobby of carving wooden caricatures that he loved to give as gifts.

He is survived by his daughter Sharon Kellerhouse and two cousins, Diane Lind (Martin) and Diane Vester.

Interment will be on November 20th, 2024 as Chasm Falls Methodist Cemetery in Malone, New York.

Contributions in Richard's honor may be made to Amity Hospice Dallas, Tx or First Presbyterian Church Longview, Tx