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Kurt “Oscar” H. Keller, 64

March 29, 2023

Kurt Howard Keller, 64, of Lititz, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Jack and Norma Jean Keller.

Oscar was a graduate of Warwick High School. He worked for 23 years at Wilbur Chocolate prior to its closing in 2016, and got to be the last to package their chocolates. After that, he worked up until his retirement at Specialty Bakers in Lititz. After his retirement, he worked for the facilities team at Moravian Manor.

Oscar had a passion for trains and sports. He loved football and baseball, especially the Pittsburgh Pirates. Oscar also enjoyed listening to rocking blues music and visiting blues festivals.

Oscar is survived by his two daughters: Heather Robison (Chris) and Jaclyn Brendle (Kevin); sister Karen Gennett, and grandchildren Nevaeh, Lilah, and Kurtis. He was predeceased by his brother Kent Keller.

Friends and family are invited to gather from 10 AM to 12 PM on Saturday, April 8 at Spacht-Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 127 S Broad St, Lititz. A memorial service will begin at 12 PM. Please dress casually or in your favorite sports jersey, Rock n’ Roll or Hawaiian shirt. All are cordially invited to a luncheon immediately following at the American Legion Post 56, 109 N Broad St, Lititz. In lieu of flowers, donations in Oscar’s name can be made to American Diabetes Association, diabetes.org, or to American Cancer Society, cancer.org.

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Condolences to the Family

April 07, 2023

I was fotunate to grow up with and have him as a lifelong friend. Jackie and Heather you were blessed to have him as your father. He lives on in a plethora of memories and in our hearts. RIP O.

April 02, 2023

Kurt Keller was a good man.Met him back in 1997 at Wilbur. Always enjoyed the sports talks,and just being around him.May God be with your family during this difficult time.
Brian Ream

April 02, 2023

So sorry for your loss, Oscar was a great person.
Cindy Ulrich

April 01, 2023

I am so sorry for your loss.  I knew Oscar from Wilbur for many years.  He was a great guy.  He will be missed.  
Betsey Keener

March 31, 2023

We’re so sorry for your loss, Oscar was a great guy and will be missed.
Vicky & Dan Aument

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Saturday, April 08, 2023
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home & Crematory
127 S. Broad St.
Lititz, PA 17543
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12:00 PM
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Lititz, PA 17543
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