Fredrick M. Keller

Fredrick Milford Keller, age 80, of Park Rapids, MN, passed away on January 22, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. 

Fred is survived by his children: Tracy (Mike) Rippberger, Fredrick “Gunner” (Jacki) Keller, Melissa (Denny) Murschel, Troy (Natalie) Keller; Angie (Craig) Solle; Grandchildren Dylan Kline, Calvin Rippberger, Cameron Kline, Noah Solle, Hannah Rippberger, Jake Solle, Niko Keller, Ava Murschel; Sister Geraldine Neubauer; Nephew Tom (Michelle) Wentworth.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Kathy Keller, granddaughter Grace Solle, mother Virginia Keller, father Fredrick D. Keller and sisters Vivian Anderson and Gloria Jean Keller.

Fred married his loving wife, Kathy on July 21, 1973, in Watertown, SD.  Together they raised their children in Plymouth, MN. Fred enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, fixing family & friends cars, and watching the MN Twins & Vikings in his free time. Fred worked as a machinist until he retired and moved to Park Rapids in 2006.  

The family will be gathering to celebrate and share memories of Fred and would be honored if you join them at Angeno’s Pizza 13588 80th Circle N. in Maple Grove on February 17, 2024 from 1-3pm.

The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff at Sanford Broadway Hospice House for taking care of Fred in his final days.