Obituary for Robert W. Keller
Robert W. Keller, 77, of Lower Heidelberg Twp., passed away June 30, 2018, at the Reading Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
He was the loving husband of Judith A. (Bucci) Avella-Keller; they were married in October of 2004.
Born in Lenhartsville, he was the son of the late William H. and Grace E. (Smith) Keller.
Bob was a graduate of Kutztown High School in 1958 and West Chester University in December of 1965.
He was a music teacher for the Wyomissing Area School District for 37 years retiring in 2002.
Bob loved trains, guns, cars, music, photography, motorcycles, food, cooking, and most importantly his family.
He played in the Decades Dance Band, the Wyomissing Band, and the Rhinelanders and Johnny Schmokers German Bands. Bob was a member of the Liederkrantz Chorus and played in a local recorder consort. He also enjoyed his membership in the AASR model railroad club.
Bob was a member of (Salem) Belleman's Union Church Cemetery.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Kathleen G., wife of Rodney Boyer, Bechtelsville, and Kristina A., wife of Brian Smith, Addison, NY; and one step-son, Todd R., husband of Aimee Avella, Cranford, NJ. There are six grandchildren: Brynna, Andrew, Benjamin, husband of Cassidy, Chloe, Gavin, and Avery.
He was predeceased by his brother, Gary Keller.
Services will be held Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 12 p.m. at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading. A visitation will be held Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Salvation Army, 301 S. 5th Street, Reading, PA 19602. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
He was the loving husband of Judith A. (Bucci) Avella-Keller; they were married in October of 2004.
Born in Lenhartsville, he was the son of the late William H. and Grace E. (Smith) Keller.
Bob was a graduate of Kutztown High School in 1958 and West Chester University in December of 1965.
He was a music teacher for the Wyomissing Area School District for 37 years retiring in 2002.
Bob loved trains, guns, cars, music, photography, motorcycles, food, cooking, and most importantly his family.
He played in the Decades Dance Band, the Wyomissing Band, and the Rhinelanders and Johnny Schmokers German Bands. Bob was a member of the Liederkrantz Chorus and played in a local recorder consort. He also enjoyed his membership in the AASR model railroad club.
Bob was a member of (Salem) Belleman's Union Church Cemetery.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his two daughters, Kathleen G., wife of Rodney Boyer, Bechtelsville, and Kristina A., wife of Brian Smith, Addison, NY; and one step-son, Todd R., husband of Aimee Avella, Cranford, NJ. There are six grandchildren: Brynna, Andrew, Benjamin, husband of Cassidy, Chloe, Gavin, and Avery.
He was predeceased by his brother, Gary Keller.
Services will be held Thursday, July 5, 2018, at 12 p.m. at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., West Reading. A visitation will be held Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude's Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Salvation Army, 301 S. 5th Street, Reading, PA 19602. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.
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