Roger F. Keller, 65, Bismarck, N.D., lost
his hard-fought courageous battle with
cancer and was called home June 30, 2010,
surrounded by his family. Mass of
Christian Burial was July 6, at 10 a.m.,
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bismarck.
Visitation was July 5, from 5 p.m. until
8 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m.,
at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Interment
was Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the North
Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Roger was born July 18, 1944, to Peter and
Monica (Richter) Keller, of Strasburg,
N.D., where the family farmed and raised
eight children, Roger being the youngest.
In 1946, the family moved to Bismarck
where he attended St. Mary's Grade School
and St. Mary's Central High School. Before
he graduated in 1962, he was an award-
winning wrestler. He went on to college at
Bismarck Junior College where he continued
on with his passion of wrestling. In 1964,
he was the first national champion from
North Dakota, and also qualified for the
Olympic Trials. While at the trials, Roger
injured his back; therefore, he ended his
wrestling career. Roger also served in the
North Dakota National Guard from 1965-1972.
On June 25, 1966, Roger married the love
of his life, Charlotte K. Reis at St.
Mary's church. They started their life
together in Bismarck while raising four
children, Stacy, Tamra, Richard and
Kristen. From 1966-2004, Roger was a
skilled carpenter and also excelled in
sales. In fact, the salesman job took him
and his family to Lake Havasu City in 1989.
He worked for Frontier Directory, The
Berry Company, and Cannon Publishing, all
of which were Yellow Page advertising
agencies.
In 2004, Roger and Charlotte retired and
moved back to their roots in Bismarck.This
move allowed him to spend time with his
grandkids, family and friends, all of
which he enjoyed whole-heartedly. In his
spare time, he loved woodworking, golfing,
playing cards and fishing.
Quite simply put, to know him was to love
him. Once you heard his infectious laugh
and boisterous voice, you knew you found
the life of the party. He would not allow
people to be unhappy or sad. His
personality was to make people laugh and
have a good time. Roger had a heart of
gold and a will of steel and there is
not anything he wouldn't do for anyone.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years,
Charlotte; his four children, Stacy
(Jessie) Keller, Tamra Keller, Richard
(Rebecca) Keller, and Kristen (Kip)
Butler, all of which reside in Bismarck;
nine grandchildren, Amanda, Kinzey,
Alycia, Hanah, Madison, Cade, Savana,
Alec and Kolby; his siblings; Mary (Dick)
Bruce, Cincinnati, Ohio, Genevive (Les)
Heck, Bismarck, William (Mabel) Keller,
Bismarck, Jeames (Bonnie) Keller,
Bismarck; and countless cousins, nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
brothers, Jerome "Andy" Keller and George
Keller; and a sister, Johanna Fernandez.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent
to St. Alexius Hospice or to: Black Ridge
Bank C/O Roger Keller Benefit, 3703
Lockport St., Bismarck, ND 58503.
Those wishing to sign the online register
book or leave a message of condolence
please go to www.bismarckfuneralhome.com
his hard-fought courageous battle with
cancer and was called home June 30, 2010,
surrounded by his family. Mass of
Christian Burial was July 6, at 10 a.m.,
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bismarck.
Visitation was July 5, from 5 p.m. until
8 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m.,
at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Interment
was Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the North
Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Roger was born July 18, 1944, to Peter and
Monica (Richter) Keller, of Strasburg,
N.D., where the family farmed and raised
eight children, Roger being the youngest.
In 1946, the family moved to Bismarck
where he attended St. Mary's Grade School
and St. Mary's Central High School. Before
he graduated in 1962, he was an award-
winning wrestler. He went on to college at
Bismarck Junior College where he continued
on with his passion of wrestling. In 1964,
he was the first national champion from
North Dakota, and also qualified for the
Olympic Trials. While at the trials, Roger
injured his back; therefore, he ended his
wrestling career. Roger also served in the
North Dakota National Guard from 1965-1972.
On June 25, 1966, Roger married the love
of his life, Charlotte K. Reis at St.
Mary's church. They started their life
together in Bismarck while raising four
children, Stacy, Tamra, Richard and
Kristen. From 1966-2004, Roger was a
skilled carpenter and also excelled in
sales. In fact, the salesman job took him
and his family to Lake Havasu City in 1989.
He worked for Frontier Directory, The
Berry Company, and Cannon Publishing, all
of which were Yellow Page advertising
agencies.
In 2004, Roger and Charlotte retired and
moved back to their roots in Bismarck.This
move allowed him to spend time with his
grandkids, family and friends, all of
which he enjoyed whole-heartedly. In his
spare time, he loved woodworking, golfing,
playing cards and fishing.
Quite simply put, to know him was to love
him. Once you heard his infectious laugh
and boisterous voice, you knew you found
the life of the party. He would not allow
people to be unhappy or sad. His
personality was to make people laugh and
have a good time. Roger had a heart of
gold and a will of steel and there is
not anything he wouldn't do for anyone.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years,
Charlotte; his four children, Stacy
(Jessie) Keller, Tamra Keller, Richard
(Rebecca) Keller, and Kristen (Kip)
Butler, all of which reside in Bismarck;
nine grandchildren, Amanda, Kinzey,
Alycia, Hanah, Madison, Cade, Savana,
Alec and Kolby; his siblings; Mary (Dick)
Bruce, Cincinnati, Ohio, Genevive (Les)
Heck, Bismarck, William (Mabel) Keller,
Bismarck, Jeames (Bonnie) Keller,
Bismarck; and countless cousins, nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
brothers, Jerome "Andy" Keller and George
Keller; and a sister, Johanna Fernandez.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent
to St. Alexius Hospice or to: Black Ridge
Bank C/O Roger Keller Benefit, 3703
Lockport St., Bismarck, ND 58503.
Those wishing to sign the online register
book or leave a message of condolence
please go to www.bismarckfuneralhome.com
Roger F. Keller, 65, Bismarck, N.D., lost
his hard-fought courageous battle with
cancer and was called home June 30, 2010,
surrounded by his family. Mass of
Christian Burial was July 6, at 10 a.m.,
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bismarck.
Visitation was July 5, from 5 p.m. until
8 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m.,
at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Interment
was Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the North
Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Roger was born July 18, 1944, to Peter and
Monica (Richter) Keller, of Strasburg,
N.D., where the family farmed and raised
eight children, Roger being the youngest.
In 1946, the family moved to Bismarck
where he attended St. Mary's Grade School
and St. Mary's Central High School. Before
he graduated in 1962, he was an award-
winning wrestler. He went on to college at
Bismarck Junior College where he continued
on with his passion of wrestling. In 1964,
he was the first national champion from
North Dakota, and also qualified for the
Olympic Trials. While at the trials, Roger
injured his back; therefore, he ended his
wrestling career. Roger also served in the
North Dakota National Guard from 1965-1972.
On June 25, 1966, Roger married the love
of his life, Charlotte K. Reis at St.
Mary's church. They started their life
together in Bismarck while raising four
children, Stacy, Tamra, Richard and
Kristen. From 1966-2004, Roger was a
skilled carpenter and also excelled in
sales. In fact, the salesman job took him
and his family to Lake Havasu City in 1989.
He worked for Frontier Directory, The
Berry Company, and Cannon Publishing, all
of which were Yellow Page advertising
agencies.
In 2004, Roger and Charlotte retired and
moved back to their roots in Bismarck.This
move allowed him to spend time with his
grandkids, family and friends, all of
which he enjoyed whole-heartedly. In his
spare time, he loved woodworking, golfing,
playing cards and fishing.
Quite simply put, to know him was to love
him. Once you heard his infectious laugh
and boisterous voice, you knew you found
the life of the party. He would not allow
people to be unhappy or sad. His
personality was to make people laugh and
have a good time. Roger had a heart of
gold and a will of steel and there is
not anything he wouldn't do for anyone.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years,
Charlotte; his four children, Stacy
(Jessie) Keller, Tamra Keller, Richard
(Rebecca) Keller, and Kristen (Kip)
Butler, all of which reside in Bismarck;
nine grandchildren, Amanda, Kinzey,
Alycia, Hanah, Madison, Cade, Savana,
Alec and Kolby; his siblings; Mary (Dick)
Bruce, Cincinnati, Ohio, Genevive (Les)
Heck, Bismarck, William (Mabel) Keller,
Bismarck, Jeames (Bonnie) Keller,
Bismarck; and countless cousins, nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
brothers, Jerome "Andy" Keller and George
Keller; and a sister, Johanna Fernandez.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent
to St. Alexius Hospice or to: Black Ridge
Bank C/O Roger Keller Benefit, 3703
Lockport St., Bismarck, ND 58503.
Those wishing to sign the online register
book or leave a message of condolence
please go to www.bismarckfuneralhome.com
his hard-fought courageous battle with
cancer and was called home June 30, 2010,
surrounded by his family. Mass of
Christian Burial was July 6, at 10 a.m.,
at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Bismarck.
Visitation was July 5, from 5 p.m. until
8 p.m., with a vigil service at 7 p.m.,
at the Bismarck Funeral Home. Interment
was Tuesday, at 2 p.m., at the North
Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.
Roger was born July 18, 1944, to Peter and
Monica (Richter) Keller, of Strasburg,
N.D., where the family farmed and raised
eight children, Roger being the youngest.
In 1946, the family moved to Bismarck
where he attended St. Mary's Grade School
and St. Mary's Central High School. Before
he graduated in 1962, he was an award-
winning wrestler. He went on to college at
Bismarck Junior College where he continued
on with his passion of wrestling. In 1964,
he was the first national champion from
North Dakota, and also qualified for the
Olympic Trials. While at the trials, Roger
injured his back; therefore, he ended his
wrestling career. Roger also served in the
North Dakota National Guard from 1965-1972.
On June 25, 1966, Roger married the love
of his life, Charlotte K. Reis at St.
Mary's church. They started their life
together in Bismarck while raising four
children, Stacy, Tamra, Richard and
Kristen. From 1966-2004, Roger was a
skilled carpenter and also excelled in
sales. In fact, the salesman job took him
and his family to Lake Havasu City in 1989.
He worked for Frontier Directory, The
Berry Company, and Cannon Publishing, all
of which were Yellow Page advertising
agencies.
In 2004, Roger and Charlotte retired and
moved back to their roots in Bismarck.This
move allowed him to spend time with his
grandkids, family and friends, all of
which he enjoyed whole-heartedly. In his
spare time, he loved woodworking, golfing,
playing cards and fishing.
Quite simply put, to know him was to love
him. Once you heard his infectious laugh
and boisterous voice, you knew you found
the life of the party. He would not allow
people to be unhappy or sad. His
personality was to make people laugh and
have a good time. Roger had a heart of
gold and a will of steel and there is
not anything he wouldn't do for anyone.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years,
Charlotte; his four children, Stacy
(Jessie) Keller, Tamra Keller, Richard
(Rebecca) Keller, and Kristen (Kip)
Butler, all of which reside in Bismarck;
nine grandchildren, Amanda, Kinzey,
Alycia, Hanah, Madison, Cade, Savana,
Alec and Kolby; his siblings; Mary (Dick)
Bruce, Cincinnati, Ohio, Genevive (Les)
Heck, Bismarck, William (Mabel) Keller,
Bismarck, Jeames (Bonnie) Keller,
Bismarck; and countless cousins, nieces
and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents;
brothers, Jerome "Andy" Keller and George
Keller; and a sister, Johanna Fernandez.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent
to St. Alexius Hospice or to: Black Ridge
Bank C/O Roger Keller Benefit, 3703
Lockport St., Bismarck, ND 58503.
Those wishing to sign the online register
book or leave a message of condolence
please go to www.bismarckfuneralhome.com
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