Steven G. Keller, age 78 of Clear Lake, WI, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Amery hospital after a 4 year battle with lung cancer.

Steven Gerald Keller was born on July 18, 1946 in Prairie Farm, WI the son of Gerald & June (Miller) Keller. He grew up in Barron, WI and graduated from Barron High School in 1964. After graduation, Steve joined the US Navy, served for 3 years and was honorably discharged in 1967. On May 4,1968 Steve was married to Jennie M. Trindal in Baraboo, WI and together they raised two daughters, Tamara & Rebecca. They moved to Clear Lake in 1972 and over the years he was employed at Fabritech, the Clear Lake Farmers Union Feed Mill and eventually worked at AFP from where he retired in 2014. In his free time, Steve enjoyed hunting with his friends, watching Packer games and attending his grandkids sporting events.H e loved to make people smile and laugh and was the champion of the underdog. He also loved spending time with his family, especially his “little buddy” great granddaughter Suri. Steve was also a member of the United Methodist Church in Clear Lake and he will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald & June Keller.

He is survived by…
Wife:
Jennie Keller - Clear Lake, WI

Daughters:
Tamara Keller - Cloquet, MN
Rebecca (David) Reindahl - Clear Lake, WI

Grandchildren:
Anthony Church, Aleksander (Abby) Keller-Betzold & Wyatt Reindahl

Great Granddaughter:
Suri Keller

Sisters & Brother:
Judy Dassner -Chisago, MN
Kevin (Shelley) Keller - Manawa, WI
Jolene Altman - White Bear Lake, MN

God Daughter:
Heather Bodenheimer

Special Friends:
Jane Potter& & Tom Meier

Nieces, Nephews, Family and Friends.

There will be a Celebration of Steven’s Life beginning with a short service at 4 pm with social hours to follow on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Raising the Bar Event Center in Clear Lake, WI.

Interment will be at the Clear Lake Cemetery in the Spring with full military honors.

Last Update: Dec 16, 2024 1:26 pm CST