John Franklin "Frank" Keller
May 12, 1935 ~ April 1, 2026
Born in:
Las Animas, Colorado
Resided in:
Pueblo, Colorado
John Franklin “Frank” Keller, 90, passed away on April 1,2026, in Pueblo, Colorado. He is survived by his children, Robert (Patsy), Gene (Maura), Scott (Darla), and Wendy (Greg); grandchildren, Janell, Cassie, Briana (Colton), Regina, Travis, Fiona (Will); great-grandchildren, Chelsi, Keziah and Abel; and by the mother of his children, Judy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister; brothers; grandson, Jared; and his dog, Sadie.
“Frank” was born to Ira B Keller and Elsie (Doyle) Keller on May 12, 1935, in Las Animas, Colorado. He served in the military as an army cook for 2 years and in the Army Reserves for 4 years. He worked for Safeway as a meat cutter and department manager for 46 years. He was a proud member of the Pueblo Sunsational Barbershop Chorus and the General Staff Quartet.
Frank loved his dog Sadie and was an active member of two bowling teams. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, fishing at Blue Mesa, and spending time with his family.
Frank resided at the Chateau at Sharmar the last two years of his life. Many thanks and love to the staff – especially the dedicated CNAs who loved and cared for him. And thanks to the team at Sangre de Cristo Hospice for providing an additional level of comfort.
A celebration of life will be held at Toni and Joe’s Pizzeria, 2039 Columbia Dr., Pueblo, on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from 2 to 5 p.m. Please come and buy yourself a drink and give a toast to the man, the myth, the legend.
To the man who loved his Cheetos and lived his life surrounded by his kids and family, telling jokes, and enjoying life his way.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Painted Paws for Veterans, 1111 10th St PMB 419, Alamogordo, NM 88310 or https://www.paypal.com/donate/
Services
Celebration of Life: April 18, 2026 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Toni & Joe's Pizzeria
2039 Columbia Dr.
Pueblo, CO 81005
(719) 561-0030
https://toniandjoespizza.com
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