Patricia Keller
March 20, 1929 ~ December 17, 2016
Patricia Louise Keller, 87, of Cedar Rapids, died on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Memorial Services: 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at Grace Episcopal Church, Cedar Rapids, by Rev. Dr. Curt Moermond. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, Michael (Caryl), Catherine, Marty (Denise) Merle (Jo Anne), Cheryl, and Tricia 'Jamie' Andersen; nine grandchildren, including a special grandson, Parker; and eleven great grandchildren.
Pat was born on March 20, 1929, in Webster City, Iowa, the daughter of Ray and Grace (Mannett) Ruebel. She attended Mt. Mercy College and then married Louis Keller. Pat spent 25 years as a school bus driver and then in retirement she enjoyed working in daycare. She will be remembered as a wonderful mom, grandma, and friend to all. Pat was an active member of Grace Episcopal Church and a lifetime member of Sweet Adelines.
She was preceded in death by her loving mother and father; husband, Louis; loving sisters and brothers; daughter, Carol Andersen; and grandsons, Corey and Darrell.
Memorials may be directed to the family in care of Jamie Andersen, 2631 O Avenue NW #3, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405.
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Rest in peace, Pat. I will miss you dearly. Jennifer (Poyer) Juba
Pat was a very loving and thoughtful person. When I was in church with her, she always wanted to know how I was doing and what I was up to. From when I was very young, she greeted me with a kiss on the forehead. She will be missed greatly. God will have a great and loving person to welcome into Heaven.
She was such a kind lady. Love our chats.. miss you Pat. Give mom hug from me and kiss to all there with you..
Marty & Denise I am sorry for you and your families loss. I wish I could be with you and give you any support you need during this time. I’m sending my love! I know she was a very special person from what you both have shared about her. I hope you and your family will be ok. I love you! Love, Rebecca Beadle
My sister Pam and I lived in the same apartment building with Pat until she moved out several years ago. We loved talking with her! She was so interesting and funny and so sweet yet so feisty!
We will remember her with fond memories and just wanted to let the family know how sorry we were to hear of her passing!
We will be praying for you all as you grieve the loss of her!
I graduated from McKinley High school in June 1947 with Pat and have many fond memories of school events and parties we attended. I also enjoyed seeing her in later years at our monthly McKinley class lunches and Christmas parties thru the years. She will be missed by all her fellow classmates. Joan and I extend our sympathy to her family.
My family knew Pat since 1961. Both her family and ours were members of the former St. John’s Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was friends with my grandparents, parents, me, and my children. Her granddaughter Trish use to kit with Pat in the church choir area. Pat Keller is also my older son’s Joseph Decious godmother. Pat was such a strong woman whole had so much love and faith, even in dark times. She will be missed. RIP Pat! Teresa Pappas