John H. Keller, Jr.

John H. Keller, Jr. age 91 of New Paris, OH, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at the V.A. Medical Center in Dayton, OH. Born on October 25, 1925 in Lewisburg, Ohio he was the son of the late John H. Keller Sr. & Bertha Marie Baker Keller. A U.S. Army W.W. II veteran, he received the Combat Infantry Badge and the Bronze Star Medal serving in Europe. John was a longtime resident of New Paris/Jefferson Township and the retired owner/operator of John Keller & Sons Mason Contractors of New Paris. He was a Jefferson Township Trustee for over 20 years; member of the St. John's Catholic Church in New Paris, New Paris American Legion and an avid bowler.

Preceded in death by his wife of 67 years: Joan M. Keller in 2013; great grandson, Jacob Deacon in 2005; brothers: Richard A. Keller in 2006 and Robert G. Keller in 1963; sister: Betty L. Horigan in 2006.

Survived by his children: Lynn & David White of McKinney,Texas; Jan & Kevin Michael Nieberding of Eaton, OH; Vicki Keller of Eaton, OH; John III & Rhonda Keller of Eaton, OH; and Gail Keller & CeCe Kennison of New Paris; brothers: Raymond D. Keller of Sun Lakes, Arizona and James & Alisha R. Keller of Bowling Green, OH; sisters: June Arnett of New Paris, OH and Joyce Neanen of New Paris, OH; grandchildren: Lisa Wolf, Julie Maurer, John Webb, Jennifer Webb, Lesley Catron and Natalie Maynard; 13 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

Family will receive friends 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at Barnes Funeral Home, 109 West Main Street, New Paris, OH 45347. A Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00 A.M. Wednesday September 13, 2017 at St. John's Catholic Church, North Spring Street, New Paris, OH. Interment will be held in Spring Lawn Cemetery in New Paris, OH with full military honors provided by the Preble County Honor Guard.

Memorial Contributions may be made to VA Hospice Fund % Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton, Ohio 45428-9907. Online condolences at the website at www.barnesfuneralhome.com