Raymond C. Keeler 1938-2023

He was born in Berlin Center on Dec. 8, 1938, the son of the late Raymond E. and Edith M. James Keeler.

A lifetime area resident, Raymond worked as diesel mechanic for over 40 years, retiring in late 2001. He was of Christian faith and enjoyed drag racing and NASCAR, and would cheer for anyone who drove for MOPAR. His other favorite pasttimes were riding his motorcycle up to Lake Erie, riding his four-wheeler on his property and going over to visit his sisters.

He married his wife, the former Shirley June Shade, on July 30, 1960; together they shared 53 years of marriage, until her passing on Sept. 29, 2013. Also preceding Raymond in death were his parents; his two sisters, Helen and Janet; and a daughter, Alice.

Surviving him are a daughter, Denise Keeler of North Jackson; two sisters, Norma (Jerry) Sallaz and Stella Skinner, both of North Jackson; a brother, William (Ruth) Keeler of North Jackson; four grandchildren, Tadda Riggs of Berlin Center, as well as Margaret (Mark) Vingle, Aaron Burkey and Justin (Megan) Cadle, all of North Jackson; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Jackson Township Cemetery. Friends may pay their respects from 10 to 11 a.m.

Raymond will be then be laid to rest, next to his wife, Shirley, immediately following the services.

Arrangements for Raymond have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440.

Family and friends may view this obituary online and send condolences by visiting our website at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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