Diane J. Keller, 76, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at The Gardens of Paulding.

She was born on June 3, 1945 to Oscar and Marjorie (Gearing) Niese in Defiance, Ohio. Diane was a 1963 graduate of Stryker High School. On June 16, 1972 she married Charles Keller, who survives. Diane worked for several years in housekeeping for Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, Ohio. She was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Civil Air Patrol. She enjoyed gardening, baking, playing cards, shooting trap, and couponing.  Diane loved to spoil her grandchildren. Diane is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Charles Keller of Antwerp, OH, her sons, Paul Keller of Willoughby, OH, and Patrick (Carly) Keller of Black River Falls, WI, three grandchildren, Alison, Logan, and Eleanora Keller, her brother, David (Carol) Niese of Stryker, and her sister, Marlene Worthington of Sherwood, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Ray Niese, and her sister, Virginia Niswander. All services for Diane will be private. Schaffer Funeral Home was honored to assist the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the family. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.

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