Bernard "Bernie" Keller Obituary (1934 - 2023)

Bernard S. "Bernie" Keller, 88, Bismarck, passed away May 10, 2023, at a local care center. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 - 5:00 PM, Sunday, May 21, 2023, at DaWise-Perry Funeral Services, Mandan. Inurnment will be at 10:00 AM Monday, May 22, 2023, at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan. Bernard was born July 15, 1934, at Center, North Dakota, to Adam and Rose (Skalsky) Keller. He was raised in Beulah and graduated from Beulah High School in 1953. Bernard served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955. He married Eileen Miller in April 18, 1956. He worked for MDU for 26 years-the last eight years he was responsible for the Peakload Station in Williston. He loved traveling with his wife Eileen and enjoyed volunteering and helping others. He is survived by his daughters, Carmen Husebye, and Faye (Kevin) Link; sons, Russell (Deb) Keller and Terry (Allan) Keller; 7 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren; sister, Bette Janke; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bernard was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Eileen, and sister Bernice.