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Deborah Keller Obituary
February 25, 1961 - April 21, 2023
Deborah Lee Keller, 62, of Grand Rapids, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with her husband Mark present. Mark and Debi would have been married 40 years this May 14th.
Debi was an avid nature, wildlife and animal lover, beginning with her championship horse Dusty and that love continued throughout her lifetime. Debi was gifted with music and played 1st chair flute at Sylvania Northview. Upon graduation, Debi continued with her love for music playing in church orchestras. She was outstanding at playing the piano by ear, and was requested to play often.
Deb is survived by her husband Mark, adopted daughter Jessica, her two cats: Lovey Dovey and Frankie, mother Barbara Parrish, siblings Susan (Ron) Ammon, Cindy (Dutch) VanderVlucht, Kate Sarmento, Jeff (Grace) Parrish, Judi Wilkerson and Jackie (Chris) Beyer, as well as countless nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Friday, April 28th from 11 AM â€" 1 PM at the Walter Funeral Home, 4653 Glendale Ave., Toledo, where funeral services will begin at 1 PM. Interment will follow in Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.
Mark would like to thank all of the hospital employees that helped Debi on her journey and a special thanks to Hospice of Northwest Ohio.
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Rick and Mary Snyder
May 3, 2023
I remember Deb's smile when she came into the pizza shop in Grand Rapids!
Joe Schlagheck
April 28, 2023
Mark, I´m so sorry for your loss, you´re in my thoughts and prayers
Joe Schlagheck
Ted & Lisa Kauffmann
April 28, 2023
Sorry to hear Mark. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow.
Robbie Ilsley
April 28, 2023
So sorry to hear of Debi´s illness and passing. I didn´t hear of the funeral plans in time to attend the service. Sorry I missed it. My condolences-
Robbie Ilsley
Dr. James D. Allen
April 28, 2023
Debbie and I were so sorry to hear of the passing of Debi. Such a sweet and compassionate lady. She will be missed greatly. Comfort and peace. Jim and Debbie Allen
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