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David Keller Obituary

David W. Keller, age 72, of Wayne, PA, formerly of Toledo, OH, died Friday morning, October 28th, 2005, in the Devon Manor Nursing facility, Devon, PA, due to complications from cancer. He was a graduate of the Toledo University. Mr. Keller worked as an Aerospace Engineer for General Electric for over 33 years. He was a member of the St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church in Wayne, PA. He was also a member of the "Rails to Trail" Bicycle club, the National Parkinsons Foundation, and several Aerospace Groups.
In addition to his wife of 49 years, Margaret A. (Schapp), Mr. Keller is survived by four daughters, Kristin Keller, wife of Kenneth Schutter, of Phoenixville; Patricia Keller, of Berkley, CA. Eileen Keller, wife of Stephen Baker, of Olympia, WA, Jean Keller, wife of Charles Wright, of Cold Spring, MN; two sons, James, husband of Bonnie (Peterson) Keller, of Redwood City, CA, Paul, husband of Lori Cahill, of Chapel Hill, NC; one sister, Judith Keller Hargrave, of Sacramento, CA; two brothers, Kenneth, husband of Shirley Keller, of Greenville, SC, Thomas, husband of Susan Keller, of Petersburg, MI; 10 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at the St. Isaac Jogues Roman Catholic Church, 50 West Walker Road, Wayne, PA on Friday morning, November 4th, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. Officiating will be the Rev. Michael J. Flood. Entombment will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Friends may call from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m., Thursday evening at the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Main Street at Fifth Avenue, Phoenixville, PA. There will be no calling time Friday morning. Memorial gifts may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, Inc., 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Road, Miami, FL 33136-1494.

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Published by The Blade on Oct. 29, 2005.

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Tom Griffin

November 4, 2005

It is difficult to realize that it has been over 40 years since I first met Dave. He was a QA manager on OAO, a very complex spacecraft, which in the early 60s had its share of problems: technical, schedule, customer relations and above all personality challenges.

Through it all Dave remained energetic, intense and driven but always within the bounds of courtesy and fairness. Being in engineering, and working closely with Dave's group, I had more than my share of disagreements with Dave. These encounters never got to the personal level. He was always enthusiastic and cheerful.

Ray Hallett

November 1, 2005

I was with Dave and Bruce Bachofer about fourteen years ago in Bruce's office shortly after we all (the same age) decided to retire. We toasted a great time past in the space business and the business that would never be the same in the future.

john hoda

October 31, 2005

Dave was a always a true gentleman with a gentle manner treating all his coworkers with a genuine concern . Working in a tough business environment he was a shining light.

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