Robert Louis Keller
Robert Louis Keller, age 92, passed away May 30, 2023, in Sunset Home. Bob was born on June 29, 1930, in Quincy, the son of Harry and Gertrude (nee Greifer) Keller. He married Frances Phillips on December 27, 1952, at St. John Catholic Church in Quincy, she passed away on October 27, 2005.
A life-long resident of Quincy, Illinois, he started his working career as a child at his parents’ tavern Keller’s at 10th & Washington. Before his retirement Bob was employed at Knapheide Manufacturing for 25 years and then the Illinois Veterans Home for almost 18 years in the power plant. He was a past president and lifetime member of Twin Oaks Republican Club, also Bob was a Republican Precinct Committeeman for many years.
Bob never met a stranger and in his younger days he enjoyed fishing, boating, bowling, working on remodeling projects and having a few beers with his best friends Red Weinand and George Keller.
Bob was a Catholic and attended Blessed Sacrament.
Survivors include his children Rosemary Crabill of Delta, Colorado – Deborah (James) Crouch of Kansas City, Missouri and David Keller of Quincy. His grandchildren, Jennifer Perrine, Rick (Alissa) Perrine both of Kansas City and Sarah (Rob) Burnette of Delta, Colorado. Bob is also survived by two cousins, George and Richard Keller.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, siblings and their spouses, Arthur (Ethel) Keller, Mildred (Alfred) Spiker, Lloyd and Ralph in childhood. Son in law Keith Crabill, cousins Michael Keller, Bonita Spratt, George Greifer, Dorothy Owens, and Sister Mary Delores Greifer.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday morning from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m. in Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Quincy Humane Society. Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Jim and I loved getting to know you and Frances and our talks with you when we were neighbors. Such a sweet man. Rest in peace, friend. Our condolences to Bob’s family.
Bob was the most kind man in Quincy. He had something nice to say to everyone. Miss seeing Bob and his little dog, Candy, out on the deck. I’m sure Candy was waiting, at the Rainbow Bridge, so they could cross over together. Bob, I know Heaven is everything you imagined.
Dear Rosemary, Debbie: and David, your dad was a very special person to us. We had a lot of great times together starting way back when our families lived next door to each other when we were little kids! Your cousin Carole was one of my best friends for many years and in my wedding in ‘72. Lots of times your folks, her folks and my folks would have picnics together on holidays! Bob and my dad (Wayne Morss) worked together at Knapheides during some of those years. They both felt that it was a great company to work for and shared lots of memories. I loved to listen to Bob tell stories about his growing up in Quincy. I will never forget him and his smile! Love, Carolyn