Jackie Keller

Jacqueline F. (Ray) Keller, 87, of Osawatomie, passed away on August 21, 2014 at Miami County Medical Center, Paola, Kansas. She was born on February 24, 1927 to Norman and Corine (Miller) Ray at Fontana, KS. She grew up in Fontana and graduated from Paola High School with the Class of 1945. Jackie and Lewis Keller were married September 25, 1948 at San Juan, Puerto Rico and they became the parents of three children. Jackie worked as a secretary for several different military naval bases as she traveled about with her husband's military career in the Navy. She also worked in the school district while her husband was stationed in the Coronado area of San Diego and in Italy as well. After her husband retired from the Navy, they returned to Kansas and Jackie worked at Osawatomie State Hospital from 1976 until 1986 as a secretary. She was a member of several Bridge Clubs and Delta Epsilon. Jackie is survived by her three children and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brother. The family is honoring Jackie's wishes of cremation and no services. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Wounded Warrior Foundation in memory of Cdr. Lewis D. Keller, Ret. USN or donor's favorite charity. Memorial contributions can be sent to Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home, 605 O'Neal Ave., P. O. Box 280, Osawatomie, KS, 66064. To leave a special message for Jackie's family, please click on the "Share Memories" button above.