Harry H Keller

Harry Harold “Sparky” Keller, 93, of Longswamp Township, died Saturday, April 23, 2011 in the in-patient hospice unit of Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, where he was a patient since April 18, 2011. He was the husband of Pauline M. (Schoedler) Keller. They were married 70 years this past August.

Born in Fleetwood, he was a son of the late William and Cora (Wilkerson) Keller. He was a member of the Lutheran congregation of Zion’s Union Church, Maxatawny. He was a US Army veteran of World War II. From 1933 until his retirement in 1980 he worked as a press operator for Caloric Corporation at its former Topton plant. He was a member of Lehigh Lodge 326, F.&A.M. and a 45 year member of International Molders and Allied Workers Union. He was an avid bow & arrow hunter for many years.

He is survived by Wife, Daughters, Gale G. (Keller) wife of Glenroy Wiltrout, Bowers, and Joann R. Keller-Thomsen wife of Helge K. Thomsen, Mohnton. Other survivors include Sisters, Alberta (Keller) Adams and Dora (Keller) Dierolf, both of Fleetwood; Brothers, Lindy Keller, Mertztown, Ronald Keller, Trexlertown and Leo Keller, Fleetwood. In addition, there are 2 Grandchildren, Gary husband of Lisa Wiltrout and Holly Wiltrout; 3 Great Grandchildren, Jonathan, Michael and Samantha Wiltrout; Step Grandson, Ryan Morris; and a Great granddaughter, Delilah.

Funeral Services are Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 10:30 AM from Ludwick Funeral Homes, Inc., 333 Greenwich Street, Kutztown. Interment in Longswamp Union Cemetery, Mertztown with Military honors provided by Ray A. Master Post 217 American Legion, Topton. Friends may call Wednesday, from 9:15 to 10:15 AM in the funeral home. Masonic services are at 10:15 AM.

The family requests contributions be made to Lehigh Valley Hospice, 2166 South 12th. St., Allentown, PA 18103. Arrangements are by the Ludwick Funeral Home, Kutztown, PA.