Rachel L. Keller

Rachel L. Keller
Rachel L. Keller, 89, of Kresgeville, died Saturday in Weatherwood, Weatherly. She was the wife of the late Allen F. Keller. Born in Preachers Camp, she was a daughter of the late Elmer E. and Henrietta (Harpel) Strohl. A graduate of Lehighton High School, she had been a sewing machine operator for Sand Ridge Blouse Co., Kunkletown, for 20 years retiring in 1982. She was a member of Jerusalem Lutheran Church, Trachsville. She was also a member of Polk Township Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, Towamensing Township Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and Franklin Township Fire Company Auxiliary. She was a life member of the Indian Mountain Rod & Gun Club, Kresgeville and the Kunkletown Rod & Gun Club, P.O. of A. and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens, Kresgeville. Survivors: She is survived by four daughters, Mae Skerce of Bensenville, Ill., Jane Keller of Kresgeville, Fay Hunsicker and Gail Christman, both of Lehighton; son, Allen F. Keller Jr. of Gilbert; two sisters, Magina Hittner and Viola Bruch, both of Kunkletown; brother, Edwin Strohl of Kunkletown; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, George Strohl, and by sisters, Amelia Hittner and Elsie Hasik. Services: will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Kresge Funeral Home, Route 209, Brodheadsville, with the Rev. Leon Zinkler officiating. Burial will be in Trachsville Cemetery. A viewing will be held on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Jerusalem Lutheran Church, 500 Church Drive, Palmerton, PA 18071.