Bennie Joe Keller II

Ben passed away peacefully in his sleep from complications related to bladder cancer on February 1, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Beverly Kay Keller; his three devoted daughters, Shawnna Leigh (Andrew Luke), Courtney Kay (Matthew Geuther), and Lindsay Jo (Dustin Nichols); his four beloved grandchildren, Caitlin and Alexander Luke, Giselle Geuther, and Sadie Nichols; and his cherished siblings and their families, Franklin Dennis Keller (Connie Angelicchio) and Julia Leigh Keller (Roger, Ashley, and Leo Bennie “LB” Welter.) Ben was predeceased by his parents Rita and Ben Keller Sr. and sister Gayle Holly Mastrogiacomo.

Per Ben's wishes, he will be cremated; the immediate family will scatter his ashes in a private ceremony, followed by a commemoration with family and friends. We invite you to celebrate Ben's life with us from 1:30-3 pm on Saturday, May 21, 2022, what would have been Ben's 74th birthday, at the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service located at 186 Shelton Shop Road, Stafford, VA 22554.

We will serve light refreshments and kindly ask that you RSVP no later than Saturday, April 30, so we have an idea of attendance. **Please click here to let us who in your party is attending: https://bit.ly/BenRSVP** Note: The URL is case sensitive.

For the celebration, we ask that you bring yourselves and your favorite memories to share informally with those in attendance. We look forward to celebrating with you.

A block of rooms have been reserved for those looking for overnight accommodations:

Hampton Inn Stafford/Quantico

2925 Jefferson Davis Hwy Stafford, VA 22554

540-657-0999

Double Queens

$96.00/night held for 5/20 & 5/21

Use Code: BKK

Other local hotels:

Holiday Inn Express Quantico-Stafford

15 Salisburg Dr., Stafford 22554

540-659-3600

Home2 Suites by Hilton Stafford-Quantico

3051 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Stafford 22554

540-657-8001

Ben was a passionate member and former Treasurer of the Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table; in his final days, he received excellent care from Mary Washington Hospice. In lieu of flowers or gifts, we ask that you consider donating to either of these organizations in remembrance of him.

Rappahannock Valley Civil War Round Table: https://www.rappvalleycivilwar.org/membership

Mary Washington Hospice: https://www.marywashingtonhealthcare.com/Our-Services/Hospice-Services/Volunteer-Opportunities-Ways-to-Give.aspx