Individual Details

Death

Leon James Keller, 81, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, August 17, 2022 at his residence surround by his loving family. Leon was born on September 20, 1940 in Valparaiso, Indiana and was the son of Catherine (Furr) and Harold Keller. Leon served his country with honors in the United States Air Force. He was a retired supervisor with Eli Lilly & Company where he worked for many years. After retiring, Leon moved from West Point, Indiana to Lake Placid, FL where he has been a resident for the past seven years. Leon was a member of Grace Bible Church in Sebring. He enjoyed a great round of golf, being out on the lake fishing and riding his bicycle around Placid Lakes. Leon loved to be with his family and friends and loved serving God. Leon is survived by the love of his life of 59 years Judy, daughters; Marlene Rose, Kristine Havlik (Steven), sons; Gary (Tonya) and Glen (Carrie) Keller, twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three brothers; Edwin, Rex (Jan) and Ritchie (Sue) Keller. A service to celebrate Leon’s life will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, August 22, 2022 at Grace Bible Church with Dustin Woods Officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to service time. Burial will take place at a later date at the Sarasota National Cemetery where military honors will be provided by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Leon’s memory to Grace Bible Church at www.gbc.life/giving.