E. Joan Keeler
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E. Joan Keeler

E. Joan Keeler, 77, of Shelocta, PA, died on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her home.

She was born November 24, 1939, in Gastown, Armstrong Co., PA, the daughter of E. Dale Meyer and Florence M. (Altman) Meyer.

Joan was a lifetime resident of the area and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Gastown. Her passion was caring for her family and she was known for being a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. Joan was an exceptional cook and baker and also enjoyed doing all different kinds of housework. When not spending time with her family, she relaxed by playing cards and working on puzzles. Joan belonged to the Gastown Happy Homemakers and served as secretary for the Christ Lutheran Cemetery Association.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Brent Keeler and wife, Kathleen, of Rural Valley, Jamie Keeler and wife, Deb, of Shelocta, and Joel Keeler and wife, Brenda, of Creekside; daughters, Marcy Ward, of Elkton, MD, Bambi Cessna and husband, David, of Indiana, PA, Paula Rupert and husband, Kevin, of Shelocta, and Kristi Truitt and husband, Ron, of Elderton; grandchildren, Tonya and husband, Mike, Natasha, Clayton, Steven, Nathan and wife, Courtney, Lewis and wife, Bethany, Ryan, Alyssa, Amber and husband, Ben, Cory, and Cody; great-grandchildren, Logan, Emma, Breanna, Makenzie, Elena and Killian; brother, Erwood Meyer, of Oklahoma; sisters, Dorothy Fleming, of Connellsville, IN, and Sandra Hill, of Michigan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband of 54 years, Johnnie Wilson Keeler, whom she married June 2, 1956 and who passed away January 26, 2011; brothers, Ronald Meyer and Darl Meyer; sisters, Shirley Connell and Judy Fulmer; and son-in-law, Harry Ward.

At Joan's request, services will be private.

Burial will be in Gastown Cemetery, Shelocta, PA.

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E. Joan Keeler