Willard R. Keller, 72, died after a brief battle with cancer. He was the husband of Kristine M. (Toth) Keller for 16 years.

Born and raised in Wind Gap, he was a son of Dolores L. (Fix) and the late Willard Keller.

He was a graduate of Pen Argyl High School and of Lehigh Carbon Community College.

He was a registered respiratory therapist at various hospitals and nursing homes, most recently at Good Shepherd Specialty Hospital-Muhlenberg.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his children, Christian M. and wife Casie and Jennifer L. and fiance Donald Marano; two stepchildren, Emily L. Bauer and Ryan M. Bauer; three grandchildren, Madison, Baylin and Abby; three sisters, Darlene Lipyanic, Diane Weiss and Denise Moore and husband Wade; a brother, Wayne Keller; nieces; and nephews.

He was predeceased by a brother, Barry.

Contributions may be made to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, 901 Nestle Way, Breinigsville, 18031.

Arrangements were made by Brubaker Funeral Home Inc., Coplay.