Obituary for Richard E. Keller
Richard E. Keller, 74, of Centre Twp., passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 in the Reading Hospital. He was the husband of Shirley J. (Wenrich) Keller. They were married on March 28, 1964 and celebrated fifty-seven years of marriage.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Wagner) Keller. Richard worked for National Can and Heyco Metals. He was a life and active member, as well as past president, of the Reading Motorcycle Club. Richard was also a member of the Perry Game Association and Pikeville Gun Club. He enjoyed hunting, motorcycles, and street rodding.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son: Dwayne E. "Hip" Keller, and his wife Michele, Gouglersville; two step-grandchildren: Nick Gehring and Lexi Gehring; and two honorary grandchildren: Kaley (Gehris), wife of Phil Deivermois, and their children: Bryce and Colton; and Jesse Gehris. Richard is also survived by a sister: Betty Christman, Kutztown. He was predeceased by two sisters: Barbara Gehringer and Shirley Dissinger.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:00 am in Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Burial will follow in Becker's St. Peter's Cemetery, Molltown. A viewing will be held in the funeral home Saturday 8:30 to 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Reading Motorcycle Club, c/o Bike and Rod, 208 Jefferson Street, Oley, PA 19547. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Arthur and Mary (Wagner) Keller. Richard worked for National Can and Heyco Metals. He was a life and active member, as well as past president, of the Reading Motorcycle Club. Richard was also a member of the Perry Game Association and Pikeville Gun Club. He enjoyed hunting, motorcycles, and street rodding.
Surviving in addition to his wife is a son: Dwayne E. "Hip" Keller, and his wife Michele, Gouglersville; two step-grandchildren: Nick Gehring and Lexi Gehring; and two honorary grandchildren: Kaley (Gehris), wife of Phil Deivermois, and their children: Bryce and Colton; and Jesse Gehris. Richard is also survived by a sister: Betty Christman, Kutztown. He was predeceased by two sisters: Barbara Gehringer and Shirley Dissinger.
Services will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 10:00 am in Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Burial will follow in Becker's St. Peter's Cemetery, Molltown. A viewing will be held in the funeral home Saturday 8:30 to 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Reading Motorcycle Club, c/o Bike and Rod, 208 Jefferson Street, Oley, PA 19547. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.