Obit of Keller, Kenneth Eugene - Payne County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Gene Phillips 06 May 2007 Return to Payne County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/payne/payne.html ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== ::Dos Palos District Cemetery--?? Keller, Kenneth Eugene KENNETH EUGENE KELLER "Gene" Jun 8, 1928 - Apr 21, 2006 A longtime resident of Firebaugh and retired owner/operator of Firebaugh Hardware, Gene Keller passed away on Friday, April 21, 2006. Gene was born in Stillwater, OK on June 8, 1928. He is preceded in death by his wives, Barbara and Dolores; son, Chris Graveline; and brother, Homer Keller. An avid outdoors man, Gene enjoyed hunting, fishing, RV'ing and served many years as a volunteer for the Firebaugh Fire Department. Gene's hardware store doors were always open for farmers and those seeking light-hearted conversation. Before becoming ill, Gene fulfilled his lifelong dream and moved to Nevada last year to find the perfect fishing hole. He is survived by his brother Joe and his wife Sally; sister, Nadine Verchelde and her husband Dennis; sister, Jean Rapanut; sister-in-law, Jean Keller; stepchildren, Peg and Tyke Harman and Steve and Margaret Corey; as well as several nieces and nephews and his #1 fishing buddy, John Maitia. Visitation will be held at Whitehurst Funeral Chapel in Dos Palos on Tuesday, April 25, 2006, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A Graveside Service to honor "Papa Gene" will be held at Dos Palos District Cemetery on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at 11:30 a.m. Remembrances may be made to your favorite charity. Whitehurst Funeral ChapelDos Palos, CA (209)392- 3481 Published in the Fresno Bee from 4/25/2006 - 5/2/2006. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Payne County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/payne/payne.html