Marlene J. Keller

May 29, 1930 - August 12, 2017

BLISSFIELD – Marlene J. Keller, age 87 of Blissfield, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2017, at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born May 29, 1930, in Sylvania, Ohio to Wesley and Zelma (Sell) Scholl, and graduated from Blissfield High School. On September 2, 1950, Marlene married Dean Keller in Angola, Indiana, and they celebrated 60 years together. Dean preceded her in death in 2011. Marlene was very social and enjoyed working in several local stores, most recently Royal Expressions. She was a faithful member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Marlene loved to sing and was a member of the church choir as well as Sweet Adeline’s in Toledo. She was also a member of the Women’s Extension Club. Marlene enjoyed gardening, crafting and spending time with family and friends. She loved her grandchildren, and always looked forward to attending their sporting events as their biggest fan and cheerleader. She is survived by her children: Julie (Clif) Monhollen, Kurtis Keller, Susan Garland, and Kathy (Michael) Whitner, all of Blissfield; sisters, Glendora Klump and Rosie Maloney, both of Blissfield, and Marjorie Cole of Manitou Beach; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Terry Keller and a son-in-law, Gary Garland. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Gary Leking officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant View Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Wagley Funeral Home, Tagsold Chapel in Blissfield on Tuesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. and again Wednesday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the service. Contributions in memory of Marlene are suggested to Hospice of Lenawee or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.