Obituary of Philip Keller

Philip Keller, 86, of Baldwinsville passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2009, at his home. Born July 19, 1923 in Rochester, NY to Philip and Susanna Keller and moved to the Lysander area in 1929. He grew up and worked on the family farm. Philip married Grace May Griffeth on Thanksgiving day, November 26, 1942. Grace passed away this past June 20, 2009. Philip had worked in several factories during the 1950’s. He then devoted many years to crop and dairy farming before retiring in 2006. He is also pre-deceased by his parents and son-in-law, Ralph Prugger. Survivors: his son, Philip Keller III of Lysander; daughters, Barbara Prugger of Memphis, NY, Phyllis Keller of Fulton, NY, Bonnie Keller Blake (Randy) of Lysander; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; his sister, Katherine Renner of Fairport, NY; several nieces and nephews. Services: 10:00am Monday, October 5, 2009, at Falardeau Funeral Home., Baldwinsville. Burial in Lysander Cemetery. Calling hours are 2-5pm Sunday, October 4, 2009, at the funeral home, 93 Downer St. Contributions: In lieu of flowers to a charity of one’s choice.