Ruth M. Keller was born July 31, 1916 in Norwalk, IA to James A. and Margie (Dickson) Wright. She passed away, July 26, 2008 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 91.


Ruth spent her childhood growing-up in Norwalk and graduated from Norwalk High School. She attended Capital City Commercial College in Des Moines, Iowa, where she completed the two year program.


Ruth was united in marriage with Dorman D. (Don) Keller in Norwalk, Iowa on March 20, 1938. The couple then moved to West Des Moines, Iowa. They are the parents of two children: Jed and Margie.


Ruth worked for Kurtz Hardware as an accounting clerk from 1936-1948. She then took some time at home with her children. Ruth returned to work in 1966 as a District Cashier for the West Des Moines Schools. She retired from this position in 1981. She was a member of the WDM Methodist Church, Eastern Star and was president of the Mother's Club and PTA. Ruth enjoyed cooking, being with her family and watching college basketball.


Ruth is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; brothers, John and George William (Bill); and her sister, Maxine Rost. She is survived by her son, Jed Keller and wife Patti of Los Gatos, CA; daughter, Margie Boylan and husband Carl of Shenandoah, IA; sister, Alice Mitchell of Shenandoah, IA; special family members, Donabelle Graham and husband Kenneth of Humeston, IA, and Shirley Fouche and husband Ron of Osceola, IA; many nieces and nephews as well as friends.

Graveside services were held Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Humeston Cemetery in Humeston, Iowa. Words of comfort were given by Rev. Dale O'Connell. Interment was in Humeston Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Elms Heights Activities Fund or Meals on Wheels. Hackett-Livingston Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Remembrances may be shared with the famiy at www.hackettlvingston.com