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Cress Funeral Home & Cremation Service - WaunakeeShirley Keller Obituary
Shirley Keller
89
Waunakee
March 6, 1936 - October 13, 2025
Shirley Keller passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born the third of nine children to Meria and Otto Koltes and lived her entire life in the Waunakee area. On September 3, 1960, she married Harold Keller at St. John’s Church in Waunakee. She was the most caring, thoughtful person, always putting others first and taking care of everyone.
She is survived by her husband, Harold; daughter, Tammy (Mike) Freund; son, Jeff (Jody); granddaughter, Caitlin (Sam)Schwartz; brothers, David and Gerald (Terri); sister, Judy (Mark) Meloy; and many other family members. She was preceded in death by her father, Otto; mother, Meria; brothers, Ronald, Jim, and Terry; and sisters, Delores Treadwell and Elaine_Helgestad.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at the Cornerstone Community Center 505 N Main St. DeForest. from 12:30 to 4:00p.m.
Thank you to the UW Carbone Cancer and Agrace Hospice for their care.
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Upcoming Events
Apr
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Celebration of Life
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Cornerstone Community Center
505 North Main Street, DeForest, WI 53532
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