Linda A Keller

Linda Ann Keller, 67, of Marysville, died Friday, April 17, 2015.

She was born January 21, 1948 in East China Township to Wilbur and Kathleen Smith. She married Dale R. Keller on October 2, 1976 in Marine City.

Mrs. Keller was employed with Michigan Bell Telephone as a programmer prior to her retirement. She was also a foster parent and child advocate. She was a founding member of the Blue Water Foster Parent Association. She was involved on the state and national level with foster and adoptive parents.

She is survived by her husband, Dale; beloved friends and caregivers, Chris Brady and Richard “Ricky” Becker; children, Anneliese Ryder, Marijo Keller, Jerry Keller, John Keller, James (Melinda) Keller, Billy Keller, Melissa Keller, Ira Keller, and D. Richard (Jayme) Keller II; mother, Kathleen “Kay” Smith; sister, Jody (Greg) Johns; 20 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Laurie (Terry) Murphy; her beloved dog, Noellie; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilbur; and sister, Pam Smith.

Visitation will be from 5-8 pm Monday in Marysville Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be 11:00 am Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Marysville Funeral Home. Rev. Mark Madson of Trinity Lutheran Church will officiate.

Memorials may be made to Great Lakes Hospice of St. Clair County.