Herman Keller
February 5, 1924 — July 25, 2004
Herman W. Keller (Shorty), 80, died Sunday July 25, 2004 at his daughter’s home in Finksburg. He was the spouse of Alice Emma Cookson Keller. He was born February 5, 1924 in Moundsville, West Virginia the son of the late William Keller and late Myrtle M. Kinney Keller.
He worked as a farmer throughout his life.
Mr. Keller served in the army during WWII as a Sgt. in the 168th Engineer Combat Battalion and in the Battle of Normandy. He is a member of Mt. Airy American Legion Gold Star Post 191.
Surviving him in addition to his wife are Daughter and son-in-law Linda and Mike Watts of Virginia, Son and Daughter-in-law Raymond and Debbie Keller of Mt. Airy., Daughter: Kathryn J. Keller of Finksburg, Daughter and son-law Barbara K. and Sam Duvall of Mt. Airy. Brother Late Lindsey E. Keller
Also survived by 6 Grandchildren: Lisa Farley, John Keller, Ray Keller, Jr., David Watts, Matthew Watts and Chris Duvall 3 Great Grandchildren: Shawn McCauley, Richard Farley, Robert Farley. 2 Great-Great Grandchildren Caitlyn Keller and Morgan Watts.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday July 28, 2004 7:30 Pm at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, P.A. with Rev. David Highfield officiating. Followed by an American Legion Memorial Service.
He worked as a farmer throughout his life.
Mr. Keller served in the army during WWII as a Sgt. in the 168th Engineer Combat Battalion and in the Battle of Normandy. He is a member of Mt. Airy American Legion Gold Star Post 191.
Surviving him in addition to his wife are Daughter and son-in-law Linda and Mike Watts of Virginia, Son and Daughter-in-law Raymond and Debbie Keller of Mt. Airy., Daughter: Kathryn J. Keller of Finksburg, Daughter and son-law Barbara K. and Sam Duvall of Mt. Airy. Brother Late Lindsey E. Keller
Also survived by 6 Grandchildren: Lisa Farley, John Keller, Ray Keller, Jr., David Watts, Matthew Watts and Chris Duvall 3 Great Grandchildren: Shawn McCauley, Richard Farley, Robert Farley. 2 Great-Great Grandchildren Caitlyn Keller and Morgan Watts.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday July 28, 2004 7:30 Pm at BURRIER-QUEEN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, P.A. with Rev. David Highfield officiating. Followed by an American Legion Memorial Service.
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