Ervin Lee Keeler
He was 80 years old. Born July 13, 1941, in Sterling, Colorado. He passed away February 12,2022, at his home in Ellis, Kansas.
Ervin married Judith (Sue) May Keeler February 3, 1963, in Bogue, Kansas, at Sue’s parents house. He dedicated his life to Jehovah in May 1974 in Russell, Kansas, in a horse trough on the same day his wife was baptized. Ervin and Sue had 4 children and 5 grandchildren
He is preceded in death by his Son, Kevin Lee Keeler. Also, by both his Father and Mother: Willard & Leta Keeler
Survivors include: His wife, Sue Keeler. Daughters: Sheila and her husband Robert Arrington, and Lori and her husband Darren Wood. Son: Justin & his wife Sarah Keeler Grandchildren: Ashley Keeler, Jared Keeler, Dalton Myers, Nathan Arrington, Brandon Arrington Ervin lived in Colorado with his parents.
He moved a lot in his youth as his father worked on the railroad. He later vowed to never move his family around and to make sure his kids remained in the same school throughout their education. At one time, he lived in Damar, Kansas, as a youngster in a railroad boxcar with his parents. He also grew up in the Depot in Bogue, Kansas, where he graduated in Bogue. Ervin stayed at home until he married Sue, where they lived in Bogue. They started their family in Salina Kansas, moved to Glenville, Nebraska, and then back to Salina and then to Ellis in the late '60s. Ervin worked as a depot agent for many years, after the depots closed, he worked on the rails as a gandy dancer, maintaining the train track. Ervin took an early retirement in 1984 due to a job injury. Ervin & Sue celebrated their 59th anniversary February 3,2022.
We look forward to welcoming our dear father back in the resurrection as the Bible promises. “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out…” John 5:28,29
Memorial Service will be held via zoom, February 20th, 2022.
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