Eugene Keller

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- F. Eugene Keller, 70, of Perryville died Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, at his home.

He was born Dec. 26, 1934, in Perry County, Mo., son of Frank J. and Sarah Jane Cash Keller. He and Velda Mae Unterreiner were married Feb. 13, 1954, in Perryville.

Keller started Keller Auto Sales in May 1972, which became Keller Motors in 1992. He was still owner/operator at the time of his death. He was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Perryville Chamber of Commerce, and Missouri Auto Dealers Association.

Survivors include his wife; four sons, Steven Keller of Perryville, David Keller of St. Louis, Ricky Keller of Lees Summit, Mo., Thomas Keller of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Teresa Buchheit of Perryville, Mary Eberhard of Webster Groves, Mo.; his mother of Perryville; 12 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his father, a son, a daughter and a brother.

Friends may call at Miller Family Funeral Home from 5 to 9 p.m. today, and Wednesday from 6:30 to 10:50 a.m.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent's Church, with the Rev. Kevin Fausz officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.