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Fred "Rick" "Rick" Keller Jr. Jr. obituary

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Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc. - Gilbert

1426 US-209

Gilbert, Pennsylvania

Fred "Rick" Keller Jr. Obituary

Fred "Rick" Keller Jr., age 83 of Saylorsburg, PA passed away with his loving wife at his side on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at home. Rick was born in Bethlehem, PA on May 31, 1942, son of the late Fred Keller Sr. and Louise (Canning) Keller. Rick graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem, PA. He also graduated from the Philadelphia Art Institute School in Philadelphia, PA. Rick was an accomplished gentleman and proudly held several patents. He also had several sculptures displayed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Rick enjoyed nature and fishing was his passion. He was the loving husband of Sandra J. (Teichert) Keller. They would have celebrated their 18th Wedding Anniversary on September 29th. Rick had held several jobs before working as a Change Up Man prior to retiring from Mack Trucks in Allentown, PA He was a member of Good Shepherd United Church of Christ in Slatington, PA. Rick and his wife Sandra loved to travel, and they traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad. We have been blessed with the presence of Rick in our lives. He will be deeply missed by his wife: Sandra of Saylorsburg, PA, his sister: Jeanne Jenne Ephrata and partner Dennis Lausch and several children and grandchildren. No services are scheduled at this time. Interment is private and at the convenience of the family. Gower Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 1426 Route 209, Gilbert, PA is entrusted with his arrangements. www.gowerfuneralhome.com

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Jul. 28, 2025.

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