Karl T. Keller

Saturday, November 3, 2007

Karl T. Keller, passed away on Oct. 22, 2007, at Alexandria Hospital. He was born in Nevada, to Karl E. and Lulu Keller. A dedicated Marine Crops Aviator, Col., Keller served 28 years, which included World War II, Korea, and Vietnam wars, retiring in 1970. He continued his love for flying as a pilot with several companies until 1996.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Willadean. He is survived by his beloved wife Joan; two sons, Karl M. and Robert G. Keller; two grandchildren, Bree Keller, and Karl W. Keller; one brother, William R. Keller.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at noon, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 100 W. Luray St., Alexandria, Va.

Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery with Full Military Honors, on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m., Donations in lieu of flowers, can be made to either the National Museum of the Marine Corps, in Quantico, Va., or the Bushwhacker Museum, in Nevada.

Once a Marine, always a Marine. Semper Fi.