Donald E. Keller

Donald E. Keller, age 87, of Savanna, Illinois, died Sunday, May 22, 2011, at Big Meadows Nursing Home, Savanna. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at the Law – Jones Funeral Home, Savanna, with Rev. Larry Thomson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 26, at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Savanna Township Cemetery.
Donald was born November 2, 1923, in Marion, Iowa, the son of Harry and Ann (Foley) Keller. He graduated from Savanna High School. Donald proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II. Donald was united in marriage to Marion Bray on June 16, 1961, in Lanark, Illinois.

Donald went to work for the Savanna Army Depot as an ammunition inspector following his service in the Navy, retiring in 1974. Donald loved cars, Oldsmobiles in particular, and especially his 1957 Olds Ninety Eight. He was a member of the Oldsmobile Club of America and the Illinois Valley Olds Club.
Donald is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife, Marion Keller of Savanna, Illinois; and three nephews, Larry, Terry, and Donnie Jo Haberbush.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Betty Haberbush and Helen Johnson.