BOURBON – Kenneth “Buzz” Keller Sr., 84, of Bourbon, passed away at 6:37 p.m. Oct. 24, 2012, in Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw. He was born April 12, 1928, in Hobart, to William and Rose Block Keller. On May 22, 1955, he married Gloria J. Black, who died Oct. 21, 1991. He was a graduate of Hobart High School, furthered his education at Ball State University and received a master’s degree at Valparaiso University. He was a resident of Bourbon for the past 45 years. He was a veteran serving in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He was a retired teacher from the Triton School Corp., retiring in 1992. He taught shop, Earth science, was a guidance counselor and athletic director. He was an avid sports fan and an IHSAA official referee. He officiated in basketball, baseball, track and football. He had such a passion for sports; he built the current high school baseball field by himself, which has been named “Ken Keller Field.” He was a Cubs and Bears fan. He served his community as a past town board member and a member of the Masonic Lodge and Bourbon American Legion Post 424. Surviving are four children: Ramona and Maria Keller, both of Bourbon; Cindy (and spouse Dave) Shaffer, Osceola; and Kenneth Keller Jr., Bourbon; and three grandchildren, Justin and Craig Shaffer and Gloria Keller. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Keller, and two brothers, Walter and Robert Keller. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, 115 S. Main St., Bourbon, with Pastor David Gould officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Bourbon, with military graveside services by Bourbon American Legion. Calling is from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home. ***** Memorials may be made to A.L.S., Bourbon Little League or the Bourbon Fire Department. Condolences may be sent via deatonclemensfh.com
