JOHN KELLER

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JOHN KELLER August 19, 1928 - January 23, 2014 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of John on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at the age of 85 years. He passed away after a lengthy illness in the comfort of his own home with his loving wife at his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Ag, daughters Pat (Tom) and Susan, grandchildren, Melissa and Justin, brother Jack along with numerous other family and friends. John was predeceased by his parents, Pauline and Alexander, brothers and sisters Pauline, Anne, Millie, Kay, Alec, Henry, Betty and Peter and his grandson Christopher. John was born and raised in Winnipeg's North End. He attended Faraday and Isaac Newton Schools and was a regular at CUAC Community Centre excelling in every sport he played. His love of sports continued throughout his life. He was a devoted fan of the Bombers, Jets and Goldeyes. He loved playing cards with family and friends and teaching his children and grandchildren the lessons of fair play and sportsmanship. John worked for Globelite, later Varta Batteries, for 42 years and was the union representative for his shop for many of those years. There he met his sweetheart Ag. They married in 1954 and enjoyed 59 beautiful years together. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, mentor and friend. John had a gentle, easygoing personality and was always willing to lend a sympathetic ear or a shoulder to lean on. He was a man of few words but others sought his counsel often knowing his advice would be sage and non-judgemental. John loved his family deeply and he is loved and will always be loved as deeply by all of us. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to either the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba. Pallbearers will be Tom Ollevier, Justin Ollevier, Brian Keller, Rick Keller, Rob Penner and David Storozuk. The family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to all of John's Home Care workers who treated him with respect, dignity and compassion. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Glen Eden Funeral Home 4477 Main St. with interment to follow. Glen Eden Funeral Home & Cemetery 338-7111
Publish Date: Jan 27, 2014

JOHN KELLER It is with sadness the family announces the passing the of John Keller on January 23, 2014 at home. Funeral arrangments pending. Longer obituary to follow.
Publish Date: Jan 25, 2014

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jan 27, 2014