Ralph C. Keller Sr. 97 of West Liberty passed on to his Heavenly reward Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Dublin, Ohio.
Ralph was born to the late Earnest William Keller and Bertha Rebecca (Penhorwood) Keller on West Columbus Street in Bellefontaine on August 16, 1925.
On August 2, 1945, in Portsmouth, Kentucky he married the love of his life, Glendora Mae Phelps, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children, Justin E. (Soozie) of Bellefontaine and Melody L. (Ed) Wenger of West Liberty; son-in-law, Jerry Wenger; daughters-in-law, Susan Keller and Leni Keller; brother-in-law, Clayton Phelps; many loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 75 years, Glendora Mae Keller; children, infant Sue Eileen, Charles “Chuck” Anderson, Terry Lee and Shann Lewis, William “Bill” I., Dawn E. Wenger and R. Carl Jr. He is also preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister; two infant great grandchildren.
Ralph graduated from Rushsylvania High School in 1943. After graduating Ralph joined the Marine Corps and served honorably from November 1943 – March 1945 during WWII. After his time in the service, he worked many years at Bulldog Electric and Rockwell STD in Kenton and owned and operated Valley Supply in Zanesfield from May 1970 – March 1984, he then retired and enjoyed 24 winters in Arizona with his wonderful wife. Ralph was an avid golfer and still golfed when he was in his early 90’s. He enjoyed watching THE Ohio State Buckeyes football and basketball teams, the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals football. Ralph attended Goshen Friends Church. Ralph was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A Graveside Service will take place Saturday, December 17, at Zanesfield Cemetery at 1 p.m.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the Goshen Friends Church, 5527 County Road 153, Zanesfield, OH 43360.
Online Condolences may be expressed at www.jenningsfarley.com.