It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Edward Wesley Keller, III, 77, of Linn, Missouri and a former longtime resident of Sullivan, NH, on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his son’s home, surrounded by family.
He was born in Murray, Kansas on January 25, 1947, the son of the late Edward and Maxine (Montaque) Keller, Jr.
He was united in marriage to Patricia A. Arlen in New Hampshire, she preceded him in death on March 31, 2011.
Ed and Patricia raised their family in Sullivan where he worked for many years at Schleicher and Schuell in Keene, NH. In his spare time, he loved fishing, boating, gambling, dancing, visits with his friend, Cheryl Chambers, his relationship with Theresa Arlen and spending time with family and friends. Ed looked forward to vacations when he visited family in Kansas, Missouri and Texas.
He is survived by his daughters, Leanna Chambers (Brenda) and Anita Rutty (Butch); sons, Stony Chambers, Sr. (Chrissy), John Chambers (Lori), Edward Dale Jackson (Tammy); brothers, Roger Keller (Rita), Harold Keller (Lois), Ronnie Keller; sister, Sherry Hall (Dennis); 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; in-laws, Barry Arlen (Brenda), Darrell Arlen (Cheryl); as well as many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia of thirty-four years; infant sister, Gail; and brothers, Ronald and Gary
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at 10:30am in the Foley Funeral Home, 49 Court Street, Keene, NH. Rev. Donna Gage will officiate. Burial will follow the service in the Sullivan Center Cemetery, Centre Street, Sullivan.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mr. Keller’s memory to the American Cancer Society, NH Division, 2 Commerce Street, Suite 110, Bedford, NH 03110.