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© The Chickasha Express-Star Chickasha, Oklahoma March 11, 2005 August 11, 1927 ~ March 8, 2005 Funeral service for Allison "Al" Levi Keller, 77, of Chickasha, Oklahoma will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 12, 2005 at the First Assembly of God Church, 16th & Country Club Drive. Allison "Al" Levi Keller was born August 11, 1927 in Ryan, Oklahoma, the son of Leonard and Clemme Mae [Hunt] Keller and died March 8, 2005 in Chickasha. Al Keller and Betty Jo Ryel were married October 12, 1946 in El Reno, Oklahoma. They would have celebrated 59 years of marriage this year. Betty and Al moved to Chickasha in 1965. Al owned and operated Keller Plumbing. He was a plumbing contractor for almost 60 years. Al served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II. A devoted husband and father, Al enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Al was an avid catfisherman and was known as the "Catfish King." Al was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include his wife, Betty Keller of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law Judy and Richard Hauser of Cedarburg, Wisconsin and Janet and Butch Horn of Norman Oklahoma; two sons and daughters-in-law, George and Teresa Keller of Chickasha and Richard and Mandy Keller of Chickasha; six sisters, Margie Want of Chickasha, Jerry Eskew of El Reno, Oklahoma, June Keller of El Reno, Joy Dye of El Reno, Norma Knox of De Sota, Kansas, Louise Kindred of Chickasha; eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Sevier Funeral Home. |
December 2011 Betty Jo [Ryel] Keller November 9, 1930 ~ December 15, 2011 Fneral service for Betty Jo Keller, age 81 of Chickasha, Oklahoma, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, December 20, 2011, in the Grand Assembly of God Church with Rev. Larry Hatfield officiating. Betty was born the daughter of George Wesley Ryel and Jimmy Mae Brown Ryel on November 9, 1930 in El Reno, Oklahoma. She died on December 15, 2011. Betty married Allison "Al" Keller on October 12, 1946 by the Reverend Boyd McSpadden in El Reno, Oklahoma. They remained happily married for fifty-eight years prior to his death in 2005. In 1965, the family moved to Chickasha, Oklahoma. They owned and operated Keller Plumbing until his passing in 2005. In the mid-seventies, Betty traveled with her mother and sister Gail Conner & husband Allen to visit and explore Europe. Her sister Nancy Shepherd and husband Dr. Jerry Shepherd were stationed in Germany at the time. She often talked about their travels throughout Europe and especially their travels to Venice. Betty was involved in Sweet Adeline's for many years. She was an avid bowler, playing on various leagues over the years. She is best known for her sense of humor, her patience, understanding, and compassion. Betty loved to cook for her family and gather us together in the family home as often as possible. Christmas dinner brought a sense of joy, warmth and love to our family. Her special family recipes have been handed down but the love and pride she put into preparing us meals cannot be replicated. Betty always took the time to listen-offering sound, compassionate, advice. In all situations, she turned to God for guidance. Her faith in God became the foundation of our family's approach to life, love, and family. We will miss her more than words can describe but we will carry her in our hearts forever. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, George W. & Jimmy M. Ryel; her devoted and loving husband Al Keller; and beloved granddaughter, Stacy Amanda Keller. Survivors include: Daughter: Judy Hauser & husband Rich of Wisconsin, Son: George Keller & wife Teresa of Chickasha, Daughter: Janet Horn & husband Butch of Norman, Son: Richard Keller & wife Mandy of Chickasha, Seven Grandchildren, Fourteen Great Grandchildren, Many Nieces & Nephews Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery. Service will be under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home. |
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