Robert J. “Sam” Keller, 72, of Genoa City, died Jan. 30, 2017, at Atrium in Williams Bay.
He was born on May 11, 1944, the son of the late Paul and Evelyn (Cook) Keller. On Sept. 1, 1976, he was united in marriage to Carleen Bauman who preceded him in death on Feb. 6, 2016. He worked for many years at Jan-Air in Richmond, Ill. He served in the United States Navy. During his life he enjoyed golfing and playing card games. He also enjoyed bingo. In his younger days he enjoyed roller-skating. He loved spending time with his dog, Angel.
He is survived by his stepdaughter, Kathy (Mike) Laubinger of Genoa City; his brother, Ralph (Linda) Keller of Genoa City; his three grandchildren, Thomas (Meredith) Laubinger, Teresa Laubinger and Eric Laubinger. He is further survived by his eight great grandchildren, Ashley, Caitlyn, Destiny, Eli, Mackenzie, Sophie, Arienette and Barron, and one great-great grandchild, Emma Rose. He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Paul and Raymond Keller; his nephew Ryan Keller; and his two great granddaughters, Leia Bondowski and Carleen Laubinger.
A memorial service will be Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Haase-Lockwood and Associates Funeral Home, 113 Freeman St., Genoa City. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of services at the Funeral Home. For online condolences visit haaselockwoodfhs.com.
