Dahryl “Sonny” Eugene Keller, age 89 of Shelby, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Avita Health System – Ontario Hospital.
Born on June 2, 1937 to the late James Daniel Keller and Dorothy Mae (Frish) Randall in Shelby, Ohio. He attended Shelby High School and enlisted in the United States Navy. He served from June 22, 1954 to June 30, 1958. He worked in the Parts Department at AMF until they closed. Then he worked at Chrysler Boat Corporation as an executive until they closed. He retired from Miami Systems as an Assistant Foreman of Receiving. He was members of the American Legion, Moose #422, Eagle #763 and NRA. A lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge #350. Also, one of the founding members of the Archery Club.
Throughout the years he enjoyed fishing where he would go to Lake Erie every weekend to catch some perch and walleye. He was an avid golfer until his injury prevented him from playing. He enjoyed watching the OSU Buckeyes and Shelby Athletics.
Surviving are his three sons Dahryl Glen Keller of Inez, Kentucky, Charlie (Emily) Keller of Shelby, and Keith Keller of Tiro; his grandchildren: Kelly, Justin, Sean, Eric, Christina, Nicole and Keith Allen; many great and great-great grandchildren; his siblings Raymond (Mary) Keller of Shelby, Janice Alley of Shelby, Rick Keller of Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Sally Auer of Shelby; nieces, nephews, other relatives and his dog, “Pearl”.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Janet R. Keller, whom he married April 1, 1957; his two grandchildren Amy and Nicholas Keller; his siblings Jimmy Keller, Bobby Keller, Norma “Sis” Horn and Patty Korbas.
Family and friends may come to honor his memory from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory. A funeral service will follow starting at 12:00 PM at the funeral home with Pastor Nick Kelley officiating. Interment will take place at Oakland Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Richland County Joint Veterans.
In place of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Shelby at 185 S. Gamble Street, Shelby, Ohio 44875.
Online condolences and memories may be expressed to the family at www.barkdullfuneralhome.com.
Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
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