Wednesday, December 30, 2020 ~ 10:30 a.m.
Ithaca United Methodist Church ~ Ithaca, Nebraska
Interment at Hooper Cemetery ~ Hooper, Nebraska
*The funeral will be live streamed on the Svoboda Funeral Home Facebook page.
Tuesday, December 29, 2020 ~ 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Svoboda Funeral Home ~ Wahoo, Nebraska
In Care of the Family
Marlin M. Keller, 85, of Ithaca, NE, entered into rest on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Bryan East Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. He was born October 10, 1935 in rural Hooper, NE to Marvin and Margaret (Jordan) Keller. Marlin graduated from Hooper High School in 1953. On June 16, 1957, he was united in marriage to Judy Voskamp at the Congregational Church in Uehling, NE. Marlin farmed for most of his life and he worked for Frontier CO-OP in Mead delivering fuel.
Marlin was a member of the Ithaca United Methodist Church and the Saunders County Livestock Association. He worked the chains at Mead football games for many years. He was an avid Mead sports fan and a Nebraska volleyball fan. Marlin enjoyed tractor pulls and he was a big supporter of 4-H when his kids were in school.
He is survived by children, Rhonda (Tim) Vanderford of Lincoln, Ann Keller of Ithaca and Tim (Laura) Keller of Wahoo; grandchildren, Brian Hoback, Nate (Shannon) Vanderford, Trevor Vanderford and fiancé Serena Frew, Jared Vanderford and fiancé Naomi Johnson, Bryson Keller and Miranda Keller; great-grandchildren, Laramie, Braxton and Stella Vanderford; many other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Keller; daughter, Teresa Hoback and brother, Lloyd Keller.
Our deepest sympathy to the Keller family. Marlin was such a great guy. Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Many Prayers going out to the Keller family. Marlin was a great friend to our family growing up in Ithaca. He will be dearly missed by many.
Sending prayers to the Keller family. Marlin was such a wonderful person. He will be missed. Much love, Kathy and Larry Carranza.
Our deepest sympathy to the Keller family. Marlin will be dearly missed. Prayers to the family.
Prayers to the Keller Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Linda Treptow
So sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. I remember so many good times with your folks. God give you all strength to continue without him.
Tim, my heart goes out to you and the family during this difficult time. Please know we are here for you.
We would like to extend our sympathy to the Keller family. Marlin was one of the good guys. He will be missed.
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Marlin. Knew him from Ithaca,NE while my parents ran the elevator there.I know my parents thought alot of him and Judy…they had alot of fun together. I would run into Marlin in later years and he always spoke and added a smile. The family has my deepest sympathies.
I am so sorry to hear of Marlin’s passing. I enjoyed working at the Eagles with him and Judy. So many happy times. My sympathies to all of you kids!
My heart breaks seeing this! What a great guy he was. So proud to have made his acquaintance over the past few months. I will always have fond memories of him…he left a lasting impression! So sorry Ann and family.
HE WAS AN AWESOME MAN. I ALWAYS ENJOYED TALKING TO HIM AT GAMES. HIS FAMILY HAS OUR PRAYERS! PAT AND TIM PEHRSON
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Marlin was one of a kind, the best. He will be missed. RIP my friend.
Chuck and Doris Karloff
Tim, our prayers are with you and your family.
We are praying for the Keller family and are deeply saddened by Marlin’s passing. Keep the faith and stay strong through all these difficult circumstances.
We are thinking of all of you, and wishing you all moments of peace and comfort. May he rest in peace.
My sincerest sympathy to the family.
What a nice service for Marlin today. He was a wonderful man who was always very kind and
a great supporter of Mead athletics. I know that if Myrle realized his passing she would be devastated. Thank you for all that Marlin and Anne did for Myrle. Jerome and my sympathies to his family.
Dear Keller family, we are so sorry to hear about the passing of Marlin. We will never forget those times we all shared together, and what a special family Tess introduced me into! We are sorry there has been so many years go by without seeing you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️ Brenda & Dave Luckey