Fred Keller

Fred Keller, 66, of Cape Girardeau died Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015, at Chateau Girardeau.

He was born April 5, 1949, in Anna, Illinois, to Cecil and Belva Hoffmann Keller.

He married Chris Matlock on March 28, 1986.

He graduated from Dongola High School, then attended Southern Illinois University, graduating in 1971. He spent 25 years in broadcasting at local television and radio stations. He then worked at Schnucks until his retirement in 2014.

Fred loved music.

He served as church organist for many years and also played the trombone.

He had many other interests, such as photography, computers and history. He was a ham radio operator and participated in the Cape Girardeau Civil War Roundtable.

He is survived by his wife, Chris, and daughter, Sarah Keller, both of Cape Girardeau; other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends may gather from 4 p.m. until the time of service Wednesday at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral services for Fred Keller will be held at 7 p.m. at the funeral home, with the Revs. Mark Anderson and Ron Watts officiating.

Graveside services will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday at American Legion Cemetery in Dongola, Illinois.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southeast Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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