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1928 Ralph 2001

Ralph W. Keller

May 14, 1928 — August 20, 2001

Ralph W. Keller, 73, of Dover died Monday, August 20, 2001 surrounded by his loved ones at Aultman Hospital.

He retired in 1990 from Kimble Clay and Limestone.

Born May 14, 1928 in Dover he was a son of the late Carroll M. and Blanche M. Coventry Keller.

He was a member of Winfield United Methodist Church, Chaplain of Tuscarawas County Gideons, President of Good Sam Roadrunners Chapter #7, Tusco Traveliers, Vintage Chevrolet Club of America and was a 1946 graduate of Dover High School. He enjoyed camping, auto restoration, jail ministry through the Gideons and spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Ralph is survived by his wife of 51 years, W. June Dessecker Keller, whom he married on March 5, 1950.

He is also survived by his five children: Becky (Jerry) Harmon
Jeff (Pam) Keller
Susan (Edward) Casimir all of Dover
Karen (Mike) McIntyre of Mantua, Ohio
Jerry (Lori) Keller of Reynoldsburg, Ohio

Thirteen grandchildren: Brian (Kristin) Harmon
Scott (Carolyn) Harmon
Kristin Tango
Nicholas & Kimberly Parker
Christopher McIntyre
Julie & Jana Keller
Angie, Andy and Alex Keller
Cameron & Katie Casimir

One step grandchild: Matt Casimir

Two great grandchildren: Amanda Tango & Reece Harmon

Twin brother: Russell (Pat) Keller of Dover

Sister: Enid (Clarence) Wallace of Hopedale

He was also preceded in death a brother: Fred C. Keller

Mother and father in law: Karl and Ada Dessecker.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 23, 2001 at 1:00 pm in the Winfield United Methodist Church at Dover with Rev Lu Ann Youngman and Rev. George Henry officiating. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery. Friends can call in the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home at Dover on Wednesday from 6-9 pm. Those wishing to express their fondest memories of Ralph may do so by visiting the ''on-line obituaries'' link on the funeral homes website at www.tolandherzig.com.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Winfield United Methodist Church Building Fund or to Gideons Memorial Bibles at PO Box 261 Dover, Ohio 44622.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
330-343-6132

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, August 22, 2001

6:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)

Toland-Herzig Funeral Homes - Dover

803 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, OH 44622

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Service

Thursday, August 23, 2001

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Thursday, August 23, 2001

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