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Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral HomesGerald C. Keller, 94, of Uniontown, passed away February 20, 2026.
Jerry was born November 11, 1931, in Akron, OH to the late Roscoe and Mae Keller. He was a graduate of the University of Akron, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. Nearly all of Jerry’s career was spent with BF Goodrich, where he retired as a tire engineer. Jerry was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. He loved playing golf, watching football, and hanging out with friends at Brubaker’s Pub in Green.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Jodi Keller; stepdaughters Julie (Andy) Jansen, Mary Beth (Steve) Falconer, and Amy (Michael) McDonald; grandson Graham Reich, step grandchildren Katie (Jeff) Mann, Emily (David) Jelinek, Kurt (Britani) Jansen, Vince (Carol) Falconer, Matthew (Kayla) Falconer, Elizabeth (Mark) Beane, Michael J. McDonald, and Meghan McDonald.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Keller; daughter Julia (Kevin) Shively; siblings Jack Keller and Phyllis Rardin.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM at Paquelet Funeral Home, 1100 Wales Rd. NE, Massillon, OH 44646, where funeral services will promptly take place at 12:00 PM. Interment will immediately follow in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.
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Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, OH 44273
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Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes