Obituaries

November 5, 1939 to April 16, 2021

KEWANNA - John C. Keller, 81, of Winamac passed away Friday, April 16, at his home. 

Born Nov. 5, 1939 in Monterey, he was the son of the late Clem and Marjorie Prendergast Keller. He was a 1958 Monterey High School graduate. On Sept. 21, 1989, he married Colleen G. Foust. She survives.

Survivors also include son, Michael Keller (Marielle) of South Bend; daughters, Susan Maes (Mark) of Culver, Sheila Broeker (Tim) of Monterey, Nancy Davis (Rob) of New Jersey, and Becky Risner (Boyd) of Plymouth; brothers, Thomas Keller of Nappanee, Robert Keller of Monterey, James Keller of Monterey, Jerry Keller of Monterey, and Danny Keller of Culver; sisters, Pat O’Donnell of Francesville, Ruth Zehner of Monterey, Mary Personett of Logansport and Marjorie Wise of Monterey; sister-in-law, Jean Keller; grandchildren, Meagan Maes Hladik, Mark Robert Maes, Mitch Maes, Jonathan Broeker, Jordan Broeker, Chloe Broeker, Hannah Davis, Ben Davis, Noah Risner, Luke Risner, and Monroe Keller; and many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Clem Keller Jr.

Mr. Keller owned and operated the Keller Advisory Group in Winamac for 35-plus years. Throughout his life, he enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, playing cards, especially Euchre, and spending time with family and friends.  He was a strong advocate of No Child Should Go Hungry in a Farming Community.

Visitation will be from 2 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 21, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 22, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Leiters Ford Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Pulaski County Community Foundation, John C. Keller Memorial Ag Scholarship and/or a local community food pantry.

An online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the Keller family at www.ransfunerahomes.com.