Charles Franklin Keller

survived by his loving wife, Dorothy J. (Ziolkowski) Keller. On March 19, 2017 they would have celebrated 57 years of marriage.

He was born in Reading on July 1, 1940, a son of the late Charles B. and Hazel (Grabert) Keller.

Charlie was a 1958 Mt. Penn graduate and a retired U.S. Navy aircraft mechanic, serving rank of Chief Petty Officer First Class for 22 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of St. Stephen's Polish National Catholic Church.

He enjoyed tinkering and repairing things which couldn't be fixed and was an avid NY Yankees fan and an Oakland Raiders fan.

In addition to his wife, Charlie is also survived by his son, Dwayne and his wife, Michele Keller, of Millmont; his 2 daughters, Rhonda Schuler and her significant other, Robert Rogan Sr., of Del., Christine and her husband, Robert Jaskolka, of Temple; 4 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren. There are 4 siblings: Elaine Keller of Fleetwood; June Reich of Danville; James Keller of Fleetwood; and Gerald Keller of Fleetwood.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, March 3, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. in St. Stephen's Polish NCC, 20 St. Stephen's Church Ln., Reading, PA 19607. Burial to follow in the church cemetery with military honors. A viewing will be Friday, 9-10 a.m. in Theo C. Auman Funeral Home, 247 Penn St., Reading, PA 19601 with a funeral wake at 9:45 a.m. with The Very Rev. Edward D. Ratajack.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Georgetown, DE SPCA or Disabled Veterans.

Online condolences may be made at www.theocauman.com.