Kevin Keltner

Kevin Lee Keltner was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 31st, 1969, and passed away peacefully into his eternal, heavenly home at the age of 53 on February 10th, at his residence in Carmel, Indiana. Kevin is survived by his loving parents; Kenneth M. and Elaine Chaille` Keltner, devoted ex-wife Diane Cannon, son Luke Cannon Keltner, daughter Kassandra Lynn (Nick) Downing and their children; Carter, Chloe and Clara. Brother Eric Reed (Melanie Harris -fiancé) and children; Kristina Brooke (Sean) Caetano, (and their children: Conrad, Kyla), Nick Keltner, Hunter Keltner, and Kaleb Keltner. Aunt Rosemary Collins and daughter Jennifer (Josh) Riggs, (and their children; Maddie and Collin). Aunt Penelope Rael and her children Danielle and Gabrielle, Aunt Nancy Keltner (and her children Shalla and Kent Mirkhani), Uncle Bobby (Melissa) Keltner, Uncle Keith Dee (Alice) Keltner, and their children Andrew, Eva, Teresa, and Alex. Additional cousins; Thaddeus (Courtney) Keltner and their children Addlyn and Olivia. Sarah (Jon) Simmons, Ethan (Emily) Keltner, and their children Elayna, Noah and Levi. Allison Keltner, Amiee (Curtis) Shirley and their children Nolan, Olivia, AJ, and Jackson. Joe Chaille` and daughter Sophia, Michael (Michelle) Chaille` and their children Riley, Tanner, and Tate. Kevin graduated from Carmel High School, where he played football and enhanced his artistic talents. He received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Cameron University and his Master of Arts Degree from Savannah College of Art and Design. After graduation, he served as exhibition designer for the Telfair Museum in Savannah, GA, and then as an exhibition designer for the Savannah College of Art and Design, where he managed their national exhibits. These included exhibits in New York, Atlanta, and Savannah, as well as internationally in Paris, France. He handled the 2004 G8 Summit exhibition that was held by President George Bush at Saint Simon Island. Kevin was an amazing, accomplished draftsman, illustrator, painter, and wood sculptor. His paintings and sculptured art are treasured by those lucky enough to have received one as a gift; he never sold any of his art. Kevin taught art at Concord High School in Elkhart, Indiana, and fulfilled his goal professionally to be a college professor at Ivy Tech College. He loved the teaching experience and developing artistic skills in his students. He worked his way through college by serving in the restaurant business and developed a love and passion for the culinary world. With his true angel on earth and the love of his life, Diane Cannon, they partnered to create their dream together, the restaurant Juniper on Main in Carmel, Indiana. Kevin was a certified scuba diver and enjoyed sailing and diving the BVIs. He loved nature, animals, the outdoors, the Rockies, horseback riding in the Tetons, snowmobiling, Jackson Hole, and backpacking in the California wilderness. Sitting by a campfire or backyard fire pit, telling ghost stories to the kids or discussing current events with anybody were perfect evenings for him. He had eclectic music taste, and if you were truly one of his chosen few, he would text you the original on YouTube at 3:00 a.m. Kevin loved the Lord and knew that the way to the Father was through Jesus Christ. He walked the walk of a true Christian. His beautiful soul was an inspiration to all who knew him. He was a true free spirit and took the road less traveled, building true and genuine lifelong friendships along the way. Kevin loved life and lived it to its fullest. Kevin greatest love was his immediate family, parents, Diane and Luke, Kassi and her family, his brother Eric, his grandparents, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and grandkids. He had a unique and wonderful relationship with each and every one of them, and they with him. He will be truly missed. Kevin is preceded in death by his grandparents; Lloyd G., Glenna Schultz Keltner, Aunts Patricia Ann, Sheila Jeanette, Uncles David and Jimmy. Nephew Kyle Michael Keltner, Grandparents Joseph William Chaille`, Dorothy More, Uncle Joseph William “Billy” Chaille’ A private family funeral service will be held at Crown Hill Funeral Home, with burial immediately following in the family plot at Crown Hill Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Life service for Kevin at the Carmel United Methodist Church on June 25th at 2 PM. In Lieu of flowers please make any donation to the Hamilton County Humane Society at www.hamiltonhumane.com. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.crownhill.org for the Keltner family.