KELLER (Sparta) George Erwin Keller, age 98, passed away on Friday, August 08, 2014 after a short illness. George served his country during WWII as a sergeant in the 3rd Army. In 1945, he was stationed in Bad Tolz, Germany, where he worked in the office of General George Patton. He was proud to have known the general personally, and spoke of him often. He was a Life Member of the Sparta American Legion Post # 107. George and his wife, Crystal received Bachelor of Education degrees from Western Michigan University, and each taught for over thirty years in the Sparta Public Schools. George retired as Principal of White Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his wife Crystal Vivian (Race), and son, Darryl. He is survived by his son, Philip and Nancy Keller; sister-in-law, Patricia Race; daughter-in-law, Dallene Keller, Carol Keller; grandchildren, Renae and Dan Scarberry, Tiffany Keller, LeAnn and Matt Meyers; Lindsay and Mika Hulliberger; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 11:00 A.M. at the Sparta United Methodist Church with Rev. Lou Grettenberger officiating. Friends may meet the family at the funeral home on Tuesday evening 7 to 9 P.M. and on Wednesday morning at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Friends of the Michigan Veterans Homes, Spectrum Health Hospice, or Sparta United Methodist Church.
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KELLER (Sparta) George Erwin Keller, age 98, passed away on Friday, August 08, 2014 after a short illness. George served his country during WWII as a sergeant in the 3rd Army. In 1945, he was stationed in Bad Tolz, Germany, where he worked in the office of General George Patton. He was proud to have known the general personally, and spoke of him often. He was a Life Member of the Sparta American Legion Post # 107. George and his wife, Crystal received Bachelor of Education degrees from Western Michigan University, and each taught for over thirty years in the Sparta Public Schools. George retired as Principal of White Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his wife Crystal Vivian (Race), and son, Darryl. He is survived by his son, Philip and Nancy Keller; sister-in-law, Patricia Race; daughter-in-law, Dallene Keller, Carol Keller; grandchildren, Renae and Dan Scarberry, Tiffany Keller, LeAnn and Matt Meyers; Lindsay and Mika Hulliberger; seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 11:00 A.M. at the Sparta United Methodist Church with Rev. Lou Grettenberger officiating. Friends may meet the family at the funeral home on Tuesday evening 7 to 9 P.M. and on Wednesday morning at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made to the Friends of the Michigan Veterans Homes, Spectrum Health Hospice, or Sparta United Methodist Church.
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