Robert E. Keller

July 26, 1929 — April 17, 2026

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Robert E. Keller, 96, of Danielsville, PA, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026. Born July 26, 1929, in Northampton, PA, he was the son of the late Edgar Keller and the late Verna (Lilly) Keller. He was the husband of the late Phyllis (Heiney) Keller.

Bob started his career at Dragon Cement, worked at Mack Truck, then was a millwright for the former Western Electric Co., Allentown, PA, for 30 years until retiring in 1987. He loved hunting and fishing and was a long-time member of the Tri-Boro Sportsmen Club, Northampton, PA, as well as the Point Phillips Rod & Gun Club, and the Petersville Rod & Gun Club. He was also a member of Egypt Fire Co., Whitehall, PA. Upon retiring, Bob and Phyllis went on an African safari, then, for several years, traveled in their motor home, visiting many states and Canada. They settled on a ranch on the edge of the Palo Duro Canyon in Texas where Bob could watch the deer and aoudad sheep. Then they moved to Walnut Springs, TX, to be near their daughter, Sandi. In 2004 they moved back to Pennsylvania to be near their roots.

Bob is survived by his son, Robert R. Keller and wife JoAnn of Kelso, WA, daughters, Sandi Meuir of Northampton, PA and Barbara Bowen of Seattle, WA, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by brothers Ray Keller and Kenneth Keller.

Services and internment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Schisler Funeral Home, Northampton, PA, has been entrusted with his care and arrangements.

Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schislerfuneralhomes.com.


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