Betty J. Keller

Betty Jean (Katterhenry) Keller, 87, of Wapakoneta, died peacefully surrounded by her family at 4:10 p.m., Tues., March 10, 2015, at Wapakoneta Manor. Betty was born on July 26, 1927 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to Gustave A and Daisy M (Delong) Katterhenry who preceded her in death. She married Robert G. Keller on June 12, 1947 in Covington, Kentucky, and he survives. Betty is also survived by her three daughters: Deborah J (Warren) Bailey, Roberta J (Steve) Hengstler and Annette J (Brad) Zwiebel all of Wapakoneta; her grandchildren: Thomas, Todd (Angela), Tyler (Tiffiany Price) Bailey all of Wapakoneta, Lauren Hengstler of Columbus, Caleb Zwiebel of Columbus and Cole Zwiebel of Wapakoneta; her great grandchildren: Amelia, Anthony, Lucy and Max Bailey: Step great-grandchildren: Isaac Hutchison, Taylor and Ethan Resor. Other survivors include her sister Shirley Baughman and sister-in-law Pat Katterhenry, both of Wapakoneta and also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Robert Katterhenry and Dick Katterhenry, brother-in-laws Dick Baughman, Arthur Keller and Donald Keller and sister-in-laws Anna Katterhenry, Lucille Keller and Mildred Keller. Betty was a 1945 graduate of Blume High School of Wapakoneta. She was a life-long member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta where she served for 50 years as a Sunday School Teacher touching many young lives. Betty enjoyed sewing from a very young age, making craft projects and playing euchre with neighbors and friends. She especially loved being with her children and grandchildren. Betty will always be remembered for her warm, caring, kind heart and will be deeply missed. The family would like to thank Betty’s caregiver, Elsie Hecht, for her love and care over the last 3 years, the staff at The Wapakoneta Manor and Dr. Parmie Herman. A Celebration of Betty’s life will take place at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 14th, 2015 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Wapakoneta, Ohio with Pastor Elaine Mikesell officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memory Gardens, near Moulton. Friends and family may call from 4 to 8 pm on Friday, March 13th at the Bayliff and Eley Funeral Home, 1102 Lincoln Ave., Wapakoneta, and 1 hr. prior to the service, Sat. at the church. Because of Betty’s love of children, the family requests memorial contributions directed to Autism Speaks or the Heifer Project.

Betty J. Keller

July 26, 1927 - March 10, 2015