Franklin Delano Keeler

Franklin Delano Keeler, age 84, passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 10, 2025, at Golden Years Nursing Home. He was born on November 8, 1940, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Helen (Hrebenyar) Keeler. Frank was a 1959 graduate of Dixon Israel High School in Preble County Ohio. Franklin was a man who embraced the simple joys in life. He found happiness in fishing, mushroom hunting, and tending to his garden, and he took great pleasure in sharing coffee time with his buddies each morning. For over 30 years, he sold sweet corn at his stand near Kroger in Oxford where the corn and fresh produce was a local favorite every June and July. He is survived by his loving children, Robin (Gary) Moore, John Keeler, and Jimmy (Amy) Keeler, as well as his cherished grandchildren: Ryan (Brittany) Moore, Tyler (Miranda) Moore, Ashley (Tyler) Clemmons, Colby Keeler, and Dakota Keeler. Franklin was also adored by his great-grandchildren—Teddy, Amelia, Ruby, Ellie, Henry, Emma, Hunter, Grayson, Walker, and Baby Clemmons, who is expected in the fall. Franklin's siblings, Cheryl Shafer(Larry), Bill Bruner, Suzi Stephens (Dick), and Roberta Zapfe, also mourn his loss. He was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Diana Keeler, his parents, and his sister, Joyce Thacker, all of whom he loved dearly.

In honor of Franklin's memory, a Mass will be held at St. Mary's Church Oxford, Ohio on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 9:00 am. Later the same day, a gathering will be held at the Paul R. Young Funeral Home, located at 5086 College Corner Pike, Oxford, Ohio, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 PM, officiating the service will be Pastor Debbie Richardson from Hope Ministries Outreach. The family would like to thank the staff at Golden Years Nursing Home for the exceptional care that was given to Franklin during his time there. We invite you to share your thoughts and condolences with the family online at www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com. Franklin will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

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