July 28, 1933 – November 20, 2020
Born in Menasha, WI
Resided in Lincoln, NE
Richard P. (Dick) Keller
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Richard P. (Dick) Keller, Sr., 87, of Lincoln passed away on November 20, 2020. Born July 28, 1933 to Frank and Agnes (Maciejewski) Keller in Menasha, WI. Worked as a Senior Technician for IBM until his retirement.
Survivors include his wife, Karen (Deines) Keller; daughter, Cindy (Glenn) Henry; son, Richard P. Keller, Jr.; step children, Sean DeBoer (Heather Johnson), Shelley (Pat) Dettmer, Heidi (Mark) White; grandchildren, Renee Savidge, Natalie, Jackson, Carson, and Tyson Dettmer, Olivia and Sophie White, Cole DeBoer; great grandchild, Dominic Urdiales; sister, Peggy M. (Rusty) Losse, Kathleen J. Dowdy and Geraldine Cox; brother, Thomas A. (Vicki) Keller. Preceded in death by his parents.
Member of the American Legion for 47 years, past Commander of Legion Post 3, past president of the Lincoln Senior Men’s Golf Association, past member of the Lincoln Men’s Bowling Association.
Dick was very proud of his service to our country as an Airman (Basic) in the United States Air Force.
He was a devoted fan of the Cornhuskers, as well as the Chicago Cubs and Green Bay Packers.
Honorary pallbearers are Renee Savidge, Natalie Dettmer, Jackson Dettmer, Tyson Dettmer, Carson Dettmer, Olivia White, Sophie White, Cole DeBoer, Dominic Urdiales, Chuck Brunke, and Dick Draper.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Roper & Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr., Lincoln, NE. Cremation/ no visitation. Following the CDC COVID-19 guidelines, we will comply with social distancing seating and limited room capacity. Masks are required and we respectfully ask for your understanding and adherence to these guidelines.
Memorial contributions may be directed towards American Legion Post 3, Lincoln, NE. Live streaming of the service online at Roperandsons.com.
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Karen, It was with deep regret and sadness to read about Dick’s passing. You have my most sincere sympathies and heartfelt wish for a multitude of love and compassion during this difficult time. I truly hope that the days ahead are filled with loving memories for you. You’ll be in my mind and prayers.
Karen I only had a limited contact with you and Dick some years ago but i always remembered you as being a delightful couple. I was sorry to read of Dick’s passing – the loss must be huge for you. I know you will find a path through the days ahead even your grief will be heavy. My best to you and your family.
Heavy heart , now he is with Mom.