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Patricia Keller
PATRICIA KELLER
Cedar Rapids
Patricia Louise Keller, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016. Memorial services: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, at Grace Episcopal Church, Cedar Rapids, by the Rev. Dr. Curt Moermond. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, Michael (Caryl), Catherine, Marty (Denise) Merle (Jo Anne), Cheryl and Tricia "Jamie" Andersen; nine grandchildren, including a special grandson, Parker; and 11 great-grandchildren.
Pat was born March 20, 1929, in Webster City, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Grace (Mannett) Ruebel. She attended Mount Mercy College and then married Louis Keller. Pat spent 25 years as a school bus driver and then in retirement she enjoyed working in day care.
She will be remembered as a wonderful mom, grandma and friend to all.
Pat was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church and a lifetime member of Sweet Adelines.
She was preceded in death by her loving mother and father; husband, Louis; loving sisters and brothers; daughter, Carol Andersen; and grandsons, Corey and Darrell.
Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Jamie Andersen, 2631 O Ave. NW, No. 3, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
Please share your support and memories with Pat's family on her tribute wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under obituaries.
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