Diann Keller

Diann L. Keller, 96 of Kiel died Tuesday morning July 21, 2026 at Field of Dreams Assisted Living where she had been a resident for the past 10 months. She is the former Diann Kennedy, born on September 1, 1929 in Waukegan IL., daughter of the late James and Julia (Short) Kennedy. On March 10, 1949 she was united in marriage to Raymond Keller in Waukegan IL. Diann was employed at Illinois Bell in Waukegan. Ray and Diann moved their family to Kiel where she worked for General Telephone in Plymouth. Ray preceded her in death on January 21, 1993.

Diann was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kiel. She was also an active member of the Kiel Senior Citizen's Club. Diann was instrument in establishing and working with financing the Senior Transport program for Kiel.

Survivors include her two daughters; Christine (Charles) Vavrek of Kaukauna, Kathleen (William) Kleiber of Sarasota, FL, daughter-in-law; Bernice Keller, Kiel, grandchildren; Jon (Brenda) Kleiber, Donna (Matt) McClelland, Jennifer Button, Carrie (Jason) Tyler, Traci (Lee Bonde) Schnell, Drew (Annie) Keller, Matthew (Emily) Keller. Further survived by twelve great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, her brother; Charles (Gretchen) Kennedy of Kenosha along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; Ray, son; Thomas, granddaughter; Valerie Keller, sisters; Mildred Kinert and Colleen (Henry) Behrens.

A time of public visitation will take place on Friday July 24, 2026 from 3:00pm until 6:00pm at the Meiselwitz-Vollstedt-DeTroye Funeral Home (815 6th St. Kiel) Private Funeral Services will be held at a later time with burial to follow at SS Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Kiel.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Field of Dreams for all their help. They would also like to thank Allay Hospice for keeping her comfortable this past month.

In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established in her name for the Kiel Library, Kiel Senior Citizens or the Kiel Ambulance and Fire Dept.