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Wayne Eugene Keller Jr. 1922 - 1979

Wayne Eugene Keller Jr of Centre County, Pennsylvania United States was born on November 19, 1922 in Boalsburg, and died at age 56 years old on May 4, 1979 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, ND. Wayne Keller was buried at Centre County Memorial Park 1032 Benner Pike, in State College, Centre County, PA.

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Centre County, Pennsylvania United States
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Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania, 16827, United States
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  • Introduction

    Wayne Eugene Keller was born on November 19, 1922, in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania to parents Wayne Eugene Keller and Grace O Keller. He was the oldest child with younger siblings Marjorie and James Keller. They lived in Harris, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA growing up. At the age of 19, he registered for the draft on June 30, 1942, in his hometown. The following year on January 4, 1943, Wayne enlisted in the US Army at Altoona, Pennsylvania. Wayne's enlistment branch was Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, and he was part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component and served as a Private in the Army Air Force. He had a successful career in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a staff sergeant before retiring on June 3, 1970. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the European theater with the Eighth Air Force. During his long service, he had the opportunity to serve in Alaska, Canada, and Turkey.
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    November 19, 1922
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    Boalsburg, Centre County, Pennsylvania 16827, United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. Both of his parents were born in Pennsylvania.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Wayne was born in Boalsburg, Centre County Pennsylvania and grew up in Harris, Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.

  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate completing 4 years before his instillment.

  • Military Service

    Wayne Eugene Keller was born on November 19, 1922, in Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, and at the age of 19, he registered for the draft on June 30, 1942, in his hometown. He was listed as the head of his family and had a height of 5'9" and weight of 160 lbs, with a light complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes. On January 4, 1943, Wayne enlisted in the US Army at Altoona, Pennsylvania, with the service number 33568881. He was a citizen and had completed four years of high school education. His civilian occupation was listed as a farm hand, fruit. He was unmarried and without dependents at the time of enlistment. Wayne's enlistment branch was Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA, and he was part of the Selectees (Enlisted Men) component. He enlisted for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months. He served as a Private in the Army Air Force. Wayne Keller had a successful career in the U.S. Air Force, serving as a staff sergeant before retiring on June 3, 1970. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the European theater with the Eighth Air Force. During his long service, he had the opportunity to serve in Alaska, Canada, and Turkey.

  • Professional Career

    He worked as a farm hand for a fruit farm and in the 1950's was a Club Steward for a private club in Centre, Pennsylvania, USA.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Wayne E. Keller Jr was married to Shirley Paul.
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    Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota United States
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    Centre County Memorial Park 1032 Benner Pike, in State College, Centre County, Pennsylvania 16801, United States
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  • Obituary

    Wayne Eugene Keller Jr.. 56. of Grand Forks. S.D.. died at his home Friday. He was born Nov. 19. 1922, in Boalsburg. the son of Wayne E. and Grace Stone Keller. He was married in October of 1954 to Shirley Paul of Winnipeg. Canada, who survives with a daughter. Michele, at home: a sister. Marjorie K. Keller. and a brother, James E. Keller, both of Boalsburg. Mr. Keller was a career serviceman in the U.S. Air Force. He was a veteran of World War II. having served in the European theatre with the Eighth Air Force. He enlisted on Jan. 4. 1943. and retired on June 3. 1970 as a staft sergeant. He also served in Alaska, Canada, and Turkey. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Centre County Memorial Park. Centre Daily Times (State College, Pennsylvania) Thursday, May 10, 1979
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Wayne Eugene Keller Jr Obituary
Wayne Eugene Keller Jr. 56 of Grand Forks. S.D.. died at his home Friday.

He was born Nov. 19. 1922, in Boalsburg. the son of Wayne E. and Grace Stone Keller. He was married in October of 1954 to Shirley Paul of Winnipeg. Canada, who survives with a daughter. Michele, at home: a sister. Marjorie K. Keller. and a brother, James E. Keller, both of Boalsburg.

Mr. Keller was a career serviceman in the U.S. Air Force. He was a veteran of World War II. having served in the European theatre with the Eighth Air Force. He enlisted on Jan. 4. 1943. and retired on June 3. 1970 as a staft sergeant. He also served in Alaska, Canada, and Turkey.

Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Centre County Memorial Park.

Centre Daily Times (State College, Pennsylvania) Thursday, May 10, 1979
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