Kyle Keller

Kyle Mitchell Keller was born on June 13, 1965 in Alexandria, MN the son of David and Betty (Skramstad) Keller. Kyle grew up in the Carlos area and graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1983. Soon afterwards, he began a long career as a truck driver for sanitation companies. Kyle eventually decided to pursue his own company and formed North Country Painting and soon after acquired K&D Engraving with his wife Debra as a side business. Kyle was always very motivated and not only worked full time but would also spend time helping his family with Keller Monument. After his business ventures, Kyle eventually returned to Waste Management. On September 25, 2004, Kyle was united in marriage to Debra Craven whom he had been in a relationship with since 1984. They spent the majority of their life together living in Miltona. Kyle impacted the lives of so many family and friends. He had a contagious laugh and always had a kind word to say about those around him. His favorite pastimes were being with his family and friends while having bonfires, listening to music and camping. Kyle also enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and riding his snowmobile and four-wheeler. He spent much of his time working around the house doing maintenance or attending to the lawn and vehicles. He really enjoyed the evenings with his wife, watching the deer and birds come up to the house after he set out food for them or spending time with their dogs. Kyle Keller entered into eternal rest on the evening of June 24, 2013 at the age of 48 years after a long battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, David Keller and son, Michael Craven. Kyle is survived by his wife, Debra Keller; mother, Betty Keller; brother, Jerry Keller (Lisa); daughter, Melissa (Brian) Mueller; son, Curt Craven; grandchildren, Sadie-Rose Fread, Michael Craven, Sebastian Evans and Dracyn Jordet; mother-in-law, Donna Disbrow; sisters-in-law, Dianne (Mike) Buck, Michelle Harris (Steve Nohre), Nancy (Don) Rutten, Steph (Matt) Jacobson, Jenny (Mark) Mehler; brother-in-law, Danny (Sandra) Walker; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Kyle was a wonderful husband, son, brother and friend and will be dearly missed by all. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Saturday, June 29, 2013 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Carlos. Vicar Philip Petersen will officiate. Interment will follow in the Carlos Prairie Cemetery at Carlos. Casket bearers include Roger Shumacher, Brad Shumacher, Nick Kamphake, Marv Hoppe, Don Rutten and Luke Shamp. Honorary casket bearers include Curt Craven, Derek Keller and Darren Keller. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00pm on Friday at Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.