Dennis Keller

Dennis Clifford Keller, Jr., 83, of Great Falls, a retired auto body repairman, passed away quietly and peacefully in his sleep of natural causes, at his home on Sunday, January 6, 2013, just ten months after his wife of 63 years, Arleen.At his request there will be no services. Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.He was born August 8, 1929, to Dennis C. Keller, Sr. and Johanna Catherine Keller in Great Falls, Montana.He earned his living primarily as an auto body repairman.He also worked for Easter Seals managing an office cleaning crew.He was self-employed after retirement.He was an excellent wood worker and created beautiful oak furniture.He was also a great machinist and produced a working black powder canon.His other interests included fishing, hunting, camping and Sunday afternoon drives with his family. He is survived by histhree daughters, Dianne Keller of Helena, Dennise Owings of Wilsonville, OR, and Johanna (Gary) Roberts of Port Orchard, WA; four grandchildren, Amber Acacio, Nicole Sill, Sean Roberts, and James Owings, III;three great grandchildren, and a fourth great grandchildarrivingsoon.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Arleen; and son Dennis Clifford Keller, III. He also predeceased by his stepmother, Florence Keller.Memorials in Dennis name can be made to Easter Seal Society/Goodwill Industries, 4400 Central Ave., Great Falls, MT 59405.Condolences may be sent to www.schniderfuneralhome.com