Robert L Keller

NORTH PEKIN ~ Robert Lee "Bob" Keller, 60, of 118 South Main Street, passed away at 4:07 p.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2008 at Methodist Medical Center Emergency Room in Peoria. Born March 19, 1947 in Pollard Route, Arkansas to Elmer Louis and Ida Lee (Braman) Keller, he married Sherry Lynn Smith on December 25, 1975 in Groveland. She survives.Also surviving are three daughters, Sharah Balentine and Shannon Force, both of Pekin, and Angela (Chris) Hardin of Creve Coeur; one son, Shawn (Sherrie) Keller of North Pekin; six grandchildren, Ryan, Stephanie, Jacob, Jessica, Logan, and Ashley; two great-grandchildren, Charles and Alexious; three brothers, Kenneth (Alice) Braman of Goodfield, Jerry (Sharon) Keller of East Peoria, and Rick (Debbie) Keller of Spring Bay; and one sister, Tammie (Mike) Forcum of North Pekin.His parents preceded him in death.Bob worked out of Roofers Local 69 in Peoria for 29 years. Previously, he worked at the Pekin Foundry.Bob enjoyed fishing, camping, junking, and riding his four-wheeler.His funeral will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 2008at the Preston-Hanley Funeral Home, Pekin Chapel, where visitation will be one hour before the funeral. Cremation will follow the funeral.Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2580 Federal Drive, Suite 403, Decatur, IL 62526.