Dr. Anthony S. Keller's Obituary
Big Rapids - Anthony S. Keller, MD, age 75, of Big Rapids, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013, at Spectrum Health Big Rapids Hospital He was born November 22, 1937, in Detroit, the son of Stanley and Annie (Sienkiewicz) Keller. Tony earned his chemistry major and studied pre-med at the University of Michigan, and earned his medical degree from Wayne State University. Dr. Keller moved to Big Rapids in 1987, and was the Head of the Radiology Department at Mecosta County General Hospital until retiring. He was a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Ducks Unlimited. On October 14, 1972, he married Jane (Verellen), who survives. Also surviving are 4 children, Eleanor (Jeffrey) Nelson of Olathe, KS, David Keller of Shelbyville, IN, Diane (Douglas) Henderson of Carmel, IN, Matthew Brian Keller of Big Rapids; 4 grandchildren, Benjamin, Grace, Cora, and Zach; brother-in-law Harry Prellwitz of Sterling Heights; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Shirley, and an infant brother Joseph. Funeral services will be 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with Father Michael Burt officiating. Burial will be in the Resurrection Cemetery in Clinton Township. Memorial Contributions to the Susan B. Wheatlake Cancer & Wellness Center may be left at the funeral home, where Dr. Keller's family will greet friends beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday through time of services.
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