Abraham H. Keller, Jr. 88, of Keystone Villa, Fleetwood went to be with the Lord
on March 25, 2018. Prior to December 2017, Abe resided at his home along Basket
Road in Alsace Township.
Born in Alsace Township in 1929, he was the son of Abraham H. Keller, Sr. and Fleetie I.(Hartman) Keller.
Abe was employed at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., later Occidental Petroleum Corp. in Pottstown for forty years. From 1961 through 1974, Abe also worked as a
self-employed farmer.
He was a 1947 graduate of Oley High School. Abe was a longstanding member of Friedens UCC in Oley where he served as deacon and elder as well as consistory treasurer for many years.
In 1950, he married Mildred G. Gresh of Colebrookdale Township. Abe enjoyed arranging and attending the Occidental retirement group breakfasts, Oley High School Class of 1947 luncheons, Friedens UCC services and related activities, and the Alsace Township Heritage Society.
An avid hunter, Abe was a 20 year member of the Boyertown Hunt Club, and the Pike Township Sportsman Club. He was a life member of Oley Fire Company, Friendship Hook and Ladder Fire Company and Stoney Creek Athletic Association. In later years, Abe and Mildred enjoyed visits from their grandchildren and bird watching.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred, and six children, Abraham A. companion of Linda Lawrence, Patty wife of Renn Hartranft, Sarah wife of Glenn Burkert, Cindy wife of Ray Roeder, Karen wife of Chris Kardoley and Becky wife of Andy Roberts; 18 grandchildren. Nathan Keller, husband of Joann, Aaron, husband of Evonne, Tremaine Hartranft, husband of Nadine, Jenna, wife of Larry Rentschler; Jason Burkert, husband of Katie; Amy, wife of Juan Felix, Alyssa Kaszmetskie, Katie, wife of Lounas Frai, Thomas Kaszmetskie, Zachary Bortz, Dillon Bortz, companion of Edwina, Ryan Kardoley, Hannah Kardoley, Jerry Roberts, husband of Michelle, Tyler Roberts, Jasmine Roeder, Alicia Roeder and Jade Roeder and ten great-grandchildren.
He was predeceased by one sister, Erma F. Stoudt.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at Friedens UCC, 337 Main Street, Oley, PA. A viewing will be held from 9:30-11AM at the church. Burial will be in Friedens Cemetery in Oley.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friedens U.C.C. memorial fund, 337 Main Street, Oley, PA 19547.
Abe Keller, you and your family are in my prayers as you gather to grieve the passing of your father. While I did not know him, I do know his son, who is a man of faith who cares about people and about his community. That is the best tribute that any child can give a parent, leading a life worthy of Christ! May the hope of our soon to be resurrected Lord give you hope and comfort in your time of grief.
Dear Mildred and family,
Sorry to hear about Abe, our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of loss.
Fern Heffner and Family.