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There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.
August William Keller died on the evening of December 14th at the age of 83, as a result of complications arising from Covid-19.
August William Keller was a husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, a financial professional, and a veteran. As humorously described by his grandson, (also named August), you might say he turned frugality into an Olympic sport. It takes dedication to drive 15 minutes to Costco every Sunday just to buy two industrial-sized cans of beans for $0.44. You might also say that he was an inexhaustible purveyor of “dad-jokes.” You would definitely say he accomplished a lot in his time here on earth.
August Keller was born in March of 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Nicholas and Theresa Keller. He graduated from Cooley High School in 1956. Served his country as a member of the U.S. Army in Korea from 1956-57. He married the love of his life, Barbara Ann Horn, in 1959, and sired two sons, Matthew and Todd Keller. He was the first member of his family to graduate from college, and probably the first member of his family to nearly never make par in a single round of golf.
August William Keller lived a full life, but we wish it could have been even fuller. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his sisters, Dorothy Sayyae and Elsie Waterman; his children, Matt Keller (Cindy Keller) and Todd Keller (Angela Keller); his grandchildren, Erica Keller (Tom Ingram), Lauren Jones (Angelo Jones), August Keller (Laura Keller), Grace Keller, and Maggie Keller; his great-grandchildren, Aden Jones, Max Jones, and Lena Jones.
He will live on through the stories we tell one another like, “Remember that time Grandpa took the cookies back out of the garbage?”or “Remember when Grandpa tried to ride Augie’s scooter?”, as well as the little moments, like how he would shake your entire arm when he shook your hand, or how he would try to stuff money in your pockets when no one was looking, He will be missed and will always be loved.
Susan Verheyen says
Barb, My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
Mimi Braun says
My heart goes out to all if you with prayers & hugs. Angie was an amazing kind & thoughtful man.
Anonymous says
Our deepest condolences. We were blessed to have met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love,
Mike and Dawn Nowack
Frank Lockridge says
February 16, 2025
August,
So sorry we could not of worked longer together back in the early 90s. You were one of my best people to work for.
Maybe we will meet again someday. I hope so:)
Frank L.