Lawrence Keller

Lawrence Woods Keller, 82, passed away on June 19, 2023. He was born on February 23, 1941 in Davenport, Iowa to Stella and Harlan Keller.

Services will be held on Monday, June 26, 2023 at 10:00 am at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa with visitation on Sunday, June 25, 2023 from 3:00 to 5:00 pm also at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway. Burial will take place on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 12:30 pm at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel, Iowa, followed by a luncheon at Veterans Reception Center, 910 Main Street in Van Meter, Iowa.

Lawrence graduated from North High School in Des Moines in 1959. He served in the Army as a Specialist 5th Class from 1959 to 1963 and was stationed in Germany. Following his service, he was the owner and operator of Keller Garage for 58 years until his retirement. He married Ramona (Marshall) Keller on December 30, 1959 and they were married for 64 years.

He was a collector of military vehicles and memorabilia and old cars. He was an Elder in the Church of Christ.

Lawrence is survived by his wife, Ramona; his children, Mark Keller, Iva Carey (Jay), Lorie Prouty (Scott), Matthew Keller (Lori) and Melissa Hansen (Jason); grandchildren, Katelyn, Nathan, Michael, Sidney, Molly, Zach, Cameron, Marshall, Colin, Olivia, Ethan, Claire, Beckett, and Kylie; 13 great-grandchildren; and brother, Robert Keller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Bonnie Manbeck, and brother, Darrel Keller.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Earlham Church of Christ
or Wounded Warriors in loving memory of Lawrence. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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