Chris Keller, 90, of Riverside, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Pauline Keller, and his beloved wife of 63 years, Julia. Chris is survived by brother David Keller (Marilyn) and sister Margaret Puig; children, Ruth Dunkman (Bob), Jim Keller (Kathy), Paul Keller (Marie), Laura Haney (Russell), John Keller (Lisa), Tom Keller (Annie); twelve grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Chris served for two years in the US Army as a paratrooper. He received his BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Iowa State in 1958, and he worked for Delco Products (Delphi) Division of General Motors for 38 years, earning 5 US Patents for his inventions. He was a longtime member of St. Helen's and served as a lector for many years. Chris enjoyed playing cards and bowling with friends, and traveling to over 50 countries with his wife Julia.
A visitation for Chris will be held Monday, September 18, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Tobias Funeral Home, 3970 Dayton Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at 11:00 AM at St Helen Catholic Church, 5100 Burkhardt Rd, Riverside, Ohio 45431.
Chris will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery, 1625 Calvary Dr., Dayton, Ohio.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Chris' memory may be made to American Heart Association, www.heart.org; and American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.tobias-fh.com for the Keller family.
