Ralph E. Keeler

Ralph E. Keeler, 71, of Bethlehem died Friday October 20, 2006 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, Pa. He was born on October 26, 1934 in Allentown son of the late John and Pauline Baus Keeler. He was the husband of Eleanor Handlovic Keeler. They were married for 49 years on June 8, 2006.

Ralph worked in the beam yards and cinder plant for Bethlehem Steel for 42 years retiring in 1996. He was a member of the U.S.W.U. Local 2599 and a veteran of the US Army serving from 1957-1959 in Germany.

Ralph was an avid bowler, fisherman, hunter , and woodworker. He was a certified hunter safety instructor, certified coach for the Junior Bowlers at Town & Country, a member of the Guthsville Rod & Gun Club and the NRA.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, son- Mark Keeler of Bethlehem, daughter Jill Keeler of Allentown, and sister Rita Keeler of Catasauqua.

He was predeceased by three sisters and three brothers.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice.

Services are private and held at the convenience of the family.