Elmore Joseph Keller

Elmore Joseph Keller passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Elaine LaGrange Keller for 61 years. Father of Deborah Keller Rodrigue (Albert) and Rhonda Keller Legnon (Chris). Grandfather of Michael Clarence Rodrigue (Meaghan), Eric James Rodrigue, Rachel Nicholson Orkus (Stephen, Jr.), Gregory Joseph Rodrigue (Rachel), Katelin Nicholson McGovern (Bryce). Great Grandfather of Annabelle Rodrigue, Ava Vicknair, Hayden Orkus, Lucy Rodrigue, Parker Orkus, Emmalene McGovern. Son of the late Denis Joseph Keller, Sr. (Effie Champagne Keller) and Maude Champagne Keller. Brother of Rosemary Keller Robert (Milton), Denis Keller, Jr. (Susan), and the late Joyce Keller Cortez. Also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Age 89 years, a native of Hahnville, LA and resident of Marrero, LA. Elmore served nine years in the United States Naval Reserve. He was the founder and proud owner of Harvey Specialty and Supply Company. He received the prestigious Blue Chip Award from the State of Louisiana honoring his business management through the 1980’s oilfield crisis. He was a sea plane owner and pilot, and flew to the oil rigs to market his tools and supplies. Active member and past officer of the Marrero Lions Club, and devoted Catholic, Eucharistic Minister with St. Martha’s Catholic Church, Harvey, LA for many years, and faithful parishioner of St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Ama, LA.
Relatives and Friends of the Family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass in the Chapel of MOTHE FUNERAL HOME, 2100 Westbank Expy, Harvey, LA on Friday, August 9, 2019 at 1:30 PM. Interment Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Gretna, LA. Visitation will be held Friday morning from 11 AM until 1:30 PM. To view and sign the online guestbook visit www.mothefunerals.com .