Lucille Ann Keller • 1928 - 2005

Lucille Ann Keller, 77, Minot formerly of Foxholm, ND, died Sunday, July 31, 2005, at a Minot hospital.

She was born on March 6, 1928, in Harvey, ND, the daughter of John and Anna (Zerr) Wiest. She graduated from Harvey High School and later attended Minot State Teachers College. After receiving her teaching certificate Lucille returned to Harvey where she taught rural school.

Lucille married Adam Keller on September 25, 1950. The couple made their home in Foxholm where they raised their ten children. Lucille worked for St. Mary's Catholic Church in Foxholm for many years and also babysat many children in Foxholm. After Adam retired the couple enjoyed traveling and they wintered in Texas for the past twelve years.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Foxholm and was active with the Christian Mothers.

Lucille loved to dance at the KC's, the Moose Lodge and the American Legion Club in Minot and she also enjoyed listening to Adam play the accordion.

Lucille and Adam have known each other since childhood. They attended grade school together and would also play as children.

Survivors: husband of 54 years; Adam Keller, Minot; sons, Douglas (Lynn) Keller, Winnemucca, NV, Dwight (Sue) Keller, Foxholm, Greg (Brenda) Keller, Battle Mountain, NV, Kenny Keller, Foxholm, Tim Keller, Minot, Rodney Keller, Winnemucca, NV, and Brian (Christina) Keller, Foxholm; daughters, Marilyn (Tom) Chorley, Tracy, CA, Brenda (Zane) Mohler, Lawton, OK, and Patty (Tom) Tonjes, New Port News, VA; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Jim and Pius Wiest, both of Harvey, Jerome (Karen) Wiest, Washburn, ND; sister, Helen (Harry) Iverson, Minot; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna, sister, Bertha Wiest and brother, Leo Wiest.

Mass of Christian Burial: Friday, August 5, 2005, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Foxholm.

Visitation: Thursday, August 4, 2005, from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home, Minot.

Rosary Recitation and Prayer Service: Thursday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Foxholm.

Celebrant: Father Keith Streifel

Gift Bearers: Brian and Christina Keller

Music: Congregational hymns,"Amazing Grace" "The Old Rugged Cross"
Special music,"Seven Spanish Angels" by Willie Nelson and Ray Charles
Colleen Peterson, organist

Honorary Bearers: Lucille's family and friends

Active Bearers: Tim Lutz, Bill Dockter, Bert Leake, Wade Rademacher, Darick Rademacher Kelly Hudson

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