Alan D. Keller Obituary (1970 - 2020)

Alan D Keller, 50, of Fort Wayne, passed away on November 5, 2020, after battling an extended illness. Born in Charleston, WV, on October 27, 1970. He enjoyed many happy childhood days there, and he was proud of his West Virginia heritage. Alan attended Columbia City High School and studied at Ohio State University. He worked in the family businesses through the years. He started at their ice cream stores located in SW Florida. Alan was a graphic designer at their Fort Wayne commercial sign company, Dennisign. He was also the editor for Fax Today. Later in his life he was self-employed. He easily befriended strangers and animals. He loved to tell stories and share a few laughs with friends. Alan will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed singing karaoke and dancing. He loved his daughter, Rachel, his family and his friends. Alan is survived by his parents, Charlie (Denise) Keller and Jack (Jeannie) Whiting; a daughter, Rachel Strawn; three brothers, Jay (Erin) Hearld, Bradley (Angie) Keller and Mike Whiting; a sister, Thonja (Gary) Nicholson; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Calling will take place at Sheets and Childs Funeral Home, Huntertown Chapel located at 16830 Lima Road Huntertown, IN 46748 on Thursday, November 12, 2020, from 2-4 and 6-8, with calling also one hour prior to the service. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2020, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home Huntertown Chapel. Burial will take place at Huntertown Cemetery. Memorials to Salvation Army or H.O.P.E for Animals. Online Guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at www.sheetsandchilds.com.