Joyce E Keller

Joyce E. Keller passed away on November 2, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on April 2, 1938, Joyce lived a life centered on love, family, friendship, and faith. She found joy in the simple and meaningful moments that shaped her days. She loved reading, enjoyed shopping, and treasured spending time with her family. Some of her happiest times were shared over lunch with her close friends from retirement and church, gathering often at the Temple Restaurant and Crossroads. She was also a member of Salem Shalters Church, where her faith was part of the steady foundation of her life.

Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband, Fred Keller. Joyce shared 62 years of marriage with her loving husband, Fred, whom she married on February 11, 1955. Their long life together stands as a lasting testament to devotion and partnership. She was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Floyd J. G. Ritz, and her mother, Emma M. Ritz.

She leaves behind a family who will carry her memory forward with love: her children, Debra A. Meyer, wife of Edward A. Meyer, and Brian G. Keller, husband of Shirley A. Keller; her grandchildren, Kelly S. Ruth, wife of Matt, Andrea Zeiber, Wife of Matt Linfield, Erin Sisson, wife of Craig, Daniel E. Meyer, and Jennifer McCoy, wife of Robert; and her great-grandchildren, Ben Ruth, Zachary Ruth, Nolan Sisson, Delaney McCoy, and Madison McCoy. Joyce’s family was at the heart of her life, and the time she spent with them will remain a lasting gift to those who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services will be held privately at the request of the family.

Joyce will be remembered with love for the care she gave, the time she shared, and the steady presence she offered to those closest to her. Her memory will live on in the family she cherished so deeply and in the many moments they were blessed to spend together.