Loeva Marilyn Keller, 79, of Tucson, AZ, died Friday, October 15, 2010 at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice in Sheboygan Falls, WI. Loeva was born October 20, 1930 in Burlington, WI to Perry and Pearl (Wiesenthal) Fell. She was a 1948 graduate from Burlington High School where she was the class Valedictorian. On August 20, 1949 she married Charles Bullis. They divorced in 1966. On March 30, 1968 she married Lester Keller in Menominee, MI. Loeva worked as a legal secretary and administrative assistant for Bay Area Medical Center in Menominee, MI and Marinette, WI for 25 years, retiring in 1994. Loeva was a member of Christ Community Church in Tucson, AZ and the Women's Bible Study. She was also a member of the Welcoming Committee at the Tucson Meadows Retirement Community. Loeva loved music, playing the organ, and singing. She enjoyed traveling, visiting the National Parks, and photography. She also enjoyed baseball, old movies, card clubs and "Bible studies". Loeva is survived by her: husband Lester; six daughters, Claire (Robert) Edmond of Burlington, WI, Cheryl Hipke of Ellicott City, MD, Caryl (James) Townsend of Corona, CA, Caren (George) Schultz of Elkhart Lake, WI, Dawn (Todd) Thoune of Menominee, MI, Leslie (Ray) Bencivenga of Germantown, WI; one step-son Kent Keller of Menomonee Falls, WI; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; cousins and other relatives. Loeva was preceded in death by her: parents, infant sister Beverly, and one grandson George C. Schultz. A Celebration of Loeva's Life will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Faith United Methodist Church in Sheboygan Falls with Rev. Don Drollinger officiating. Inurnment will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, October 25, 2010 in the Burlington Cemetery in Burlington, WI. A gathering for relatives and friends will be held at the church on Sunday from 1:00 - 2:00 pm prior to the celebration service. A memorial fund is being established in Loeva's name for the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. For online condolences and more information, please visit www.wenigfuneralhome.com The staff of Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls (920)467-3431 is assisting Loeva's family with arrangements.Reception:Faith United Methodist Church633 Detroit StreetSheboygan Falls, WI 53085
Visitation
Sunday, October 24, 2010 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Faith United Methodist Church
633 Detroit Street Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States
Service
Sunday, October 24, 2010 2:00 PM
Faith United Methodist Church
633 Detroit Street Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States