Thomas Keller raised a good man. I’ve known Mike since we first trained in together at Metro Bus, and I’ve always admired his strong family values and how he truly cares about others. That’s a reflection of the man who raised him. My deepest condolences to the Keller family.
Thomas "Tom" Keller
March 29, 1951 – September 12, 2025
Tom passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday September 19 and memorial service celebrating the life of Tom, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Burial of the urn will take place at a later date, at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.
Thomas Keller, age 74, was born in St. Cloud on March 29, 1951 to Leonard and Elverna “Verna” (Barton) Keller. On February 23, 1990 he married Suzie Meier at Salem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud.
Tom graduated from Tech High School in 1969. Tom worked several jobs throughout his life, including Coborns, Tom Thumb, Plunkett’s Pest Control, Komo Machine and most recently as a school bus driver for Spanier Bus Service and Sartell School District.
Tom enjoyed camping, hunting, bowling and is a history enthusiast. He was also active in the local VFW Post #428, participating in the rifle squad and was involved with Scouting most of his life. He started as a child in Boy Scout and got back into Scouting with his boys, holding many different positions from Assistant Scout Master to Unit Commissioner. He was nominated and received the Silver Beaver Award and is a Vigil member. Toms greatest joy was his family, especially his grandchildren and was excited for his first great-grandchild.
He is survived by his wife, Suzie; sons, Michael (Kimberly) Keller, Doug Keller, Benjamin (Mary) Mogensen; grandchildren, Sabrina (Jess), Amber (Pico), Steven, Scarlett, Lincoln and Rowen; siblings, Mary (Tony) Proell of Sartell, Gary of Waite Park, Mark (Mary) of Menahga, Lloyd (Kathleen) of Circle Pines, Jean (Don) Nies of Mankato, Kevin of Dallas, GA; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents and sister-in-law, Cheryl.
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Tom was one of my oldest/dearest friends; when we both manager Tom Thumb stores, Wally Pettit, the owner, accused us being co-conspirators (of what we didn’t know), always planning mischief, gaining notoriety- “KELLER!!! What the HELL are you and Anderson up to now?”, quote Wally Pettit. I could tell stories of adventures/misadventures Tom and I encountered/encouraged, But!!! Tom was A GREAT FRIEND, A GREAT STORE MANAGER (I would never tell him that), GREAT CITIZEN, GREAT MENTOR TO YOUNG MEN, GREAT FAMILY MAN (worshipped Suzie); JUST A GREAT MAN, THAT WILL BE MISSED BY MANY PEOPLE, especially me! God bless the spirit/soul of Tom Keller! “KELLER!!”
Farwell old friend. Death is only a transition. Like a caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly. We trade our earthly bodies for a new heavenly body. No more pain and suffering, but endless peace and joy. May we meet again in our next heavenly home. See you then.
Services
Schedule Details
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday September 19 and memorial service celebrating the life of Tom, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud. Burial of the urn will take place at a later date, at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud.