Willard Charles Keller Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Willard Charles Keller of Rockford, Michigan, who passed away on January 2, 2025, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Keller and Mary Keller (Fritsch); his brothers, William and Charles Keller; and his brother-in-law Tom Gerde.
He is survived by: his wife Arlene Gerde; his children, Christine McCluskey (Tim) of Verona Island, Kathy Keller (Jeff Ford) of Rockford and Trent Keller (Mary) of Howard City; his grandchildren, Haylee Blick (Alex), Luke Schuring, Derrik Schuring, Kinzie Keller, Carson Keller, Tyler Keller, William Blaisdell V, Brandon Blaisdell, Lexi Blaisdell, Kameron Ford, Karsen Ford and Brandon Fessenden; and his siblings, Joyce (Tom), Donna and Robert (Sharon). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, January 9th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home (203 Pleasant St, Belding, MI 48809). A Mass was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church (4351 Parnell Ave NE, Ada, MI 49301).
Memorial contributions may be given to the Belding American Legion Post 203.
