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George Adam Keller

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George Adam Keller

Birth
Amidon, Slope County, North Dakota, USA
Death
4 May 2011 (aged 90)
Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota, USA
Burial
Dickinson, Stark County, North Dakota, USA Add to Map
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Funeral Mass for George A. Keller, 90, Dickinson, is 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Dickinson, with revs. Keith Streifel and Todd Kreitinger con-celebrating. Burial is in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Dickinson. Military rites will be provided by the Dickinson Honor Guard.

Visitation for George is noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, with a rosary and vigil service taking place at 4 p.m.

George passed away Wednesday, May 4 at St. Benedict's Health Center in

Dickinson.

George Adam Keller was born May 4, 1921 in Amidon to John and Josephine (Koffler) Keller. He moved with his family to Dickinson where he attended school at St. Joseph's Catholic School. After finishing school, George worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps. On Aug. 29, 1941, George married Dorothy Barta at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in

Dickinson.

George served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. After being honorably discharged, the family moved to Michigan for three years. They returned to Dickinson where they raised their family and have made their home ever since.

George worked for Northern Pacific/Burlington Northern Railroad as a baggage man, night clerk and crew hauler for over 38 years. After retiring on April 15, 1983, George kept busy as rosary leader for St. Anthony Club and St. Joseph's Catholic Church as well as led the rosary at countless vigil services.

George faithfully took care of his wife Dorothy during her 14 years of illness.

He will be remembered for his bright smile and the twinkle in his eye that preceded one of his special jokes.

George was a lifetime member of the VFW, German Hungarian Lodge, St. Anthony Club, St. Pius Verein, American Legion, board of directors of Amen Food Pantry and volunteered on numerous occasions. He was a third degree knight for Knights of Columbus Council 6308. He was also an honorary member of the World War II Honor Flight.

George was very fond of his beloved Boston terrier, Buster, and his Hardee's coffee group. The Trinity Titans have lost a loyal fan.

George is survived by four sons, Maynard (Linda), Kenneth (LaVonne), Ron (Edna) and Darin (Nancee); one brother, Theodore (Joyce); one sister Anna Marie (Leonard) Ries; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents, John and Josephine Keller and three brothers, Pete, Edward and Albert.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Dickinson Catholic Schools.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson
Funeral Mass for George A. Keller, 90, Dickinson, is 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Dickinson, with revs. Keith Streifel and Todd Kreitinger con-celebrating. Burial is in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Dickinson. Military rites will be provided by the Dickinson Honor Guard.

Visitation for George is noon to 9 p.m. Sunday at Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson, with a rosary and vigil service taking place at 4 p.m.

George passed away Wednesday, May 4 at St. Benedict's Health Center in

Dickinson.

George Adam Keller was born May 4, 1921 in Amidon to John and Josephine (Koffler) Keller. He moved with his family to Dickinson where he attended school at St. Joseph's Catholic School. After finishing school, George worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps. On Aug. 29, 1941, George married Dorothy Barta at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in

Dickinson.

George served in the U.S. Army from 1942 to 1945. After being honorably discharged, the family moved to Michigan for three years. They returned to Dickinson where they raised their family and have made their home ever since.

George worked for Northern Pacific/Burlington Northern Railroad as a baggage man, night clerk and crew hauler for over 38 years. After retiring on April 15, 1983, George kept busy as rosary leader for St. Anthony Club and St. Joseph's Catholic Church as well as led the rosary at countless vigil services.

George faithfully took care of his wife Dorothy during her 14 years of illness.

He will be remembered for his bright smile and the twinkle in his eye that preceded one of his special jokes.

George was a lifetime member of the VFW, German Hungarian Lodge, St. Anthony Club, St. Pius Verein, American Legion, board of directors of Amen Food Pantry and volunteered on numerous occasions. He was a third degree knight for Knights of Columbus Council 6308. He was also an honorary member of the World War II Honor Flight.

George was very fond of his beloved Boston terrier, Buster, and his Hardee's coffee group. The Trinity Titans have lost a loyal fan.

George is survived by four sons, Maynard (Linda), Kenneth (LaVonne), Ron (Edna) and Darin (Nancee); one brother, Theodore (Joyce); one sister Anna Marie (Leonard) Ries; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy; his parents, John and Josephine Keller and three brothers, Pete, Edward and Albert.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Dickinson Catholic Schools.

Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.

Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson


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