Stephen (Stevie) Patrick Keller

Stephen (Stevie) Patrick Keller, passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by his family on Monday, January 8, 2024 at the age of 72. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of Metairie for the past 30 years.

He was born in 1951, in New Orleans, Louisiana to Marjorie and F.A. Keller and was married to his loving wife, Cheré, for 22 years.

Stevie graduated from De La Salle High School and eventually moved to Metairie. In addition to playing football, baseball and basketball at Carrollton Playground in his youth, he also coached his son and many young men in football, baseball, basketball at Woodlake Playground in Kenner. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed playing softball and watching the Mardi Gras parades, especially featuring the LSU marching band from Tigerland and the Marine Core Band, every year with his fellow members. Stevie was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation. He was a big sports fan and enjoyed rooting for the Saints and LSU. He also liked to have a cold one or two at his favorite bar with friends and family. He will always be in our hearts, part of our spirit, and will be greatly missed by all.

Stevie was predeceased by his parents, Marjorie (Margie) McGuinness Keller and F.A. (Steve) Keller, Jr.

Memories of Stevie are left with his surviving spouse, Cheré Bergeron Keller; son, Daniel P. Keller; brothers, Gerard A. (Pam) and Robert J. Keller; step-daughter, Blythe R. Banks (Brandon); step-son, Glenn W. Reed, Jr. (Nora); nieces and nephews, Hayley K. Greco (Connor), Keller Greco, Amanda Keller and Kyle Keller; his two beloved dogs, Max and Daisy as well as a lifetime of wonderful family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to Louisiana SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, Louisiana 70114, (504) 368-5191, www.louisianaspca.org. or The American Heart Association, www.heart.org

Stevie will be happily remembered on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM with a memorial at Causeway Bar & Grill, 2800 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002. Please wear your favorite Saints and LSU attire to celebrate Stevie.