Wells Family - Person Sheet
Wells Family - Person Sheet
NameArthur Amann Keckler 
Birth6 Mar 1924, Galion, Crawford Co, OH
Death24 Sep 2000, Galion, Crawford Co, OH
BurialNorth Fork Cem, Chesterville, Morrow Co, OH
ReligionMethodist
Misc. Notes
Son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Keckler, Galion, OH. Attended Galion H.S., Methodist.
Entered the U.S. Army 5 Aug 1943 - Ft Thomas, KY; Jefferson Banks, MO; N. France; Rhineland; Ardennes; C. Europe. Exited as a Corporal.
Was the husband of Mrs. Ila Zellers Keckler, Galion before he married Marjorie.
Entered the U.S. Army 5 Aug 1943 - Ft Thomas, KY; Jefferson Banks, MO; N. France; Rhineland; Ardennes; C. Europe. Exited as a Corporal.
Was the husband of Mrs. Ila Zellers Keckler, Galion before he married Marjorie.
Spouses
Birth17 Feb 1927, Perry Twp, Richland Co, OH
Death25 May 2016, Galion, Crawford Co, OH
BurialNorth Fork Cem, Chesterville, Morrow Co, OH
FatherClarence Marion Wells (1883-1956)
MotherEdna Mae Irwin (1887-1980)
Misc. Notes
Was married and living in Mansfield in 1956 when her father died.
[Obituary] Mansfield News Journal - 27 May 2016
GALION: Marjorie J. Keckler passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in her Galion home. She was 89.
She was born February 17, 1927 to parents Clarence and Edna (Irwin) Wells in Richland County, Ohio. Marjorie graduated from Johnsville High School with the class of 1945, and attended Mansfield Business College. She was married to Arthur A. Keckler for 39 years until he passed away in 2000.
Marjorie worked at Galion Dresser, where she worked for over 13 years until retiring in 1983. In her spare time, she took pleasure in gardening, sewing, crocheting and cooking. But above all, Marjorie cherished spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter Cheryl A. (Chip) Rhodes of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren Tracey M. Rhodes, Brian L. (Tracy) Rhodes, Kelly A. (Jeffrey) Vester, Marc M (Danielle) Rhodes and Stephanie N. Rhodes; 9 great grandchildren; siblings Barbara E. French and Sarah Rebecca (Richard) Chronister, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her loving husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Ruby C. Cathers, Mary E. Wells, Harold D. Wells, Leland M. Wells, John A. Wells, Marion C. Wells, and Warren G. Wells.
A funeral service will take place in Marjorie's memory on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11 am at the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home. Celebrant Dave Roberts will officiate with burial to follow at North Fork Cemetery.
[Obituary] Mansfield News Journal - 27 May 2016
GALION: Marjorie J. Keckler passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016 in her Galion home. She was 89.
She was born February 17, 1927 to parents Clarence and Edna (Irwin) Wells in Richland County, Ohio. Marjorie graduated from Johnsville High School with the class of 1945, and attended Mansfield Business College. She was married to Arthur A. Keckler for 39 years until he passed away in 2000.
Marjorie worked at Galion Dresser, where she worked for over 13 years until retiring in 1983. In her spare time, she took pleasure in gardening, sewing, crocheting and cooking. But above all, Marjorie cherished spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her daughter Cheryl A. (Chip) Rhodes of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren Tracey M. Rhodes, Brian L. (Tracy) Rhodes, Kelly A. (Jeffrey) Vester, Marc M (Danielle) Rhodes and Stephanie N. Rhodes; 9 great grandchildren; siblings Barbara E. French and Sarah Rebecca (Richard) Chronister, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her loving husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and siblings; Ruby C. Cathers, Mary E. Wells, Harold D. Wells, Leland M. Wells, John A. Wells, Marion C. Wells, and Warren G. Wells.
A funeral service will take place in Marjorie's memory on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11 am at the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral Home. Celebrant Dave Roberts will officiate with burial to follow at North Fork Cemetery.
Marriage26 Aug 1961, Mansfield, Richland Co, OH