Donald Albert Keeler was born May 23, 1935 in Callicoon Hospital to Orville Keeler and Ada Moshier Keeler. He was predeceased by his parents; three brothers: Orville Edward Keeler, Leslie Keeler and George Keeler; and by two sisters: Ruth Quinlass and Betty Ackerly.

Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Veronica Mungeer Keeler. Together they had three children, Donald Richard Keeler (Robin), Alexander Keeler (Patty), and Veronica Van Vleet (Jon).

Don was a quiet man who loved his family, God and his country. He leaves behind seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews to cherish his memory. Later in life, he took great pride in the fact that his grandson Jonathan is serving with the US Army in Korea.

Don was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Jeffersonville, NY. He was a 69-year member of the Youngsville Fire Department. He passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024 with his daughter Veronica and granddaughter Rebeka by his side.

Friends can call on Friday, March 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home in Jeffersonville. Firematic services will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The funeral service will be Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Virginia Bossley will officiate. Memorial contributions in Don’s memory can be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Jeffersonville or the Youngsville Fire Department.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Stewart-Murphy Funeral Home Jeffersonville, NY, 845/482-4280. For directions or to send condolences, visit stewartmurphyfh.com.