James "Jim" A. Keeler
November 19, 1942 - October 30, 2020
James A. 'Jim' Keeler, age 77, formerly of Fremont
Died Friday October 30, 2020 at Valhaven Nursing Home in Valley.
Jim was born November 19, 1942 in Fremont to Jack and Minnie 'Christensen' Keeler. He was a lifelong resident of Fremont and member of the Salvation Army Church in Fremont. Jim's working years were spent at Stormor, Cargill, Scoular Grain before retiring from Oil Gear.
Jim enjoyed ringing bells for the Salvation Army, which he did for over 50 years. He also loved 'junking', ceramics, fishing, feeding the birds and squirrels, singing and secretly going to the casinos.
Jim married Donna J. Owen on June 8, 1990, she preceded him in death in June of 2016.
Survivors:
Brother Bob Keeler of Fremont
Step-daughters Ann (Bill) Anderson of Fremont
Tess Lebahn of Omaha
Melinda (Kris) Auch of Omaha
Step-son Jack Graham of Washington
several nieces, nephews, grand kids and great grand kids
In addition to his wife, Jim was preceded in death by his parents, son Wesley, brothers Paul and Harold, sister Alice Hart and nephew Terry Keeler.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 4pm to 7pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. There will be no further services. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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