Elmo Lutze (Koch) Keller, age 87, of Richlandtown, Bucks County, formerly of Fleetwood, died in the evening hours on Friday, July 27, 2012 in her Phoebe Richland residence. She was the widow of the Rev. Ronald J. Keller who died October 7, 2006.
Born February 1, 1925, Lansdale, Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Helen Freida (Lutze) Koch.
Elmo worked as an engineer for Bell Labs until she married in 1955. She was a full – time mother until going back to work for the Pennsylvania State Welfare Agency.
She graduated from North Penn High School and went on to Gettysburg College where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa. She later went on to one year of Grad school at Smith College.
Survivors include her children; David W. Keller, Simsbury, CT. and Mary E. (Keller) Swanson of Liberty, New York. Three grandchildren Benjamin Keller, Hanna Keller and Friedrich Swanson. Also her brother William A. Koch of Rochester, New York.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday August 2nd at 11:00 am from St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 219 Maidencreek Road, (Molltown) Fleetwood. A viewing will be from 10:00 AM to time of service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Avenue, Reading, PA 19605.
On line condolences can be made at www.maestumpfuneralhome.com