Glenn D. Keller

Columbiana – Glenn D. Keller, 83, of Columbiana, formerly of Youngstown, died at 7:54 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Mr. Keller was born December 6, 1931 in Waltersburg, PA, son of the late Benjamin and Myrtle Bean Keller. He served as corporal in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and also served as a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Mr. Keller was employed for much of his life as a general foreman at the former Youngstown Sheet and Tube. After retirement from the steel mill, Glenn spent over 20 years serving the community with Great Garage Doors. He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and Benjamin Firestone Post #290 American Legion in Columbiana. He spent much of his life traveling to warmer weather and sunny beaches and enjoyed nights out dancing with his wife and friends. He passionately cheered for the Pittsburgh Steelers and even more so his own family members’ athletic endeavors. Above all, Glenn was a selfless husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He carried a permanent smile on his face and had a resilient spirit. His presence was felt by all around him and will be carried in the hearts of his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Irene Kikta Keller; two daughters, Patty (Les) Crittenden of Columbiana and Christine (John) Day of Youngstown; son, Tom (Debbie) Keller of Lake Milton; sister, Mildred (Bill) Schlosser of Sebring, FL; four grandchildren, Jason (Danielle Drake) Keller, Dustin (Jami) Keller, Dr. Krystle (Dr. Kevin) Graham, and Dr. Kylee (Dr. James Sacksteder) Crittenden; and two great grandchildren, Zoey Keller and Landon Keller.

He was preceded in death by his sisters Edith Casey, Ruby Dawson, and Violet Black, and brothers Lawrence Keller, Richard Keller, and Earnely Williams.

A Memorial Mass will be held by Father Christopher Cicero at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 180 7th St. in Columbiana. Military honors will be accorded by the American Legion Honor Guard. Friends may call at the church at 10:30 a.m. prior to the service on Saturday.

Funeral arrangements were made by the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana.

Memorial donations may be sent to the American Heart Association and/or St. Jude Catholic Church Building Fund.

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