Robert Jake "Bob" Keller, age 79, of La Monte, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

He was born January 5, 1944, in Odell, NE, the son of Jake and Viola (Temps) Keller.

On October 5, 1969, he and Janet Tedrow were united in marriage in Fairbury, NE.

Bob is survived by his wife, Janet Keller; his children, Jodie (Bud) Thering and James (Katt) Keller; his grandchildren, Joey Thering, Max Thering, Norah Keller, Miles Keller, and Lenny Keller; and a sister, JoAnn (Richard) Saathoff.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home with Brother Charles Brant officiating. Interment will follow in Knob Noster Cemetery with full military honors.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donor's choice and can be left in care of the funeral home.