Lester Keller

Lester L. Keller, 88, of Annville, died on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Lebanon Valley Home. He was the husband of the late Erma Jane Buffamoyer Keller.

He was born on Saturday, April 22, 1922 to Henry A. Keller and Katie Keller nee Rump in Lebanon. He was a member of Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church. Lester was a Buck Corporal having served under Gen. Patton in the E.T.O. with the 13th Armoured Devision called the "Black Cats." He was a retired salesman from the former Miller Bros. Lumber Co., Lebanon. He was a member of the Audobon-Parkside Lodge #218 F&AM, Audobon, New Jersey. He was a past treasurer of the Quittapahilla Forest #25, Lebanon; past president of Quittie Woods, Inc, Lebanon; member of Weidle Royal Arch Chapter #197; Lebanon Council #27; Hermit Commandery #24; Traveler''s Protective Association Post E; and the Annville American Legion. He was charter member and founder of the Metropolitan Motoring Club of Lebanon; member of the Hershey Region Antique Auto Club of America. He was a 1940 graduate of Lebanon High School and a graduate of the Lebanon Business College.

Surviving are sons Leslie T. spouse of Elizabeth Keller, Annville, David A. spouse of Beverly Keller, Jonestown; daughter Patricia spouse of Emanuel Shedlock, Lebanon; grandchildren David Keller, Wesley Keller, Tricia Keller, Katie Keller; brother Robert Keller. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by brothers Lloyd Keller, Homer Keller, Paul Keller, Mark Keller, Charles Keller; sisters Mildred Maulfair, Betty Sprecher, Miriam Birch.

Memorial services will be on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 11:00AM at Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church 119 N. 8th Street, Lebanon.

Burial will be at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lebanon Valley Home, 550 E. Main Street, Annville, PA 17003.

Christman''s Funeral Home, Inc. is honored to serve the family with the arrangements.

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