Eileen Keller

Eileen R. Keller, age 94, of Dorchester, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at her nephew’s, Terry Schilling, home under the tender care of Ascension Home Care Hospice.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date. The Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Abbotsford is entrusted with the arrangements.

Eileen was born on November 16, 1926, the daughter of Ambrose and Frieda (Doege) Keller in Madison. She moved to Curtiss at age three and attended Clovernook School in Clark County and graduated from Colby High School. Eileen attended Central State Teachers College (now UW-Stevens Point) and graduated in 1946, with a degree in rural education. She continued her education through night classes and summer school and received a BS degree in 1948, and completed a Master’s degree in 1969, from UW-Superior. Eileen taught school for 55 years: two years in a rural school, five years in Colby Grade School and 48 in Medford area schools, retiring in 2001.

Eileen moved from Curtiss to Dorchester in 1969.

After retirement, she was a caregiver for her mother and a very dear friend, Roger Kobs. Eileen was a member of the Dorchester Lions, Marshfield Area Teachers Association and a NEA member. Eileen enjoyed reading, making round rugs, quilting, baking and gardening, especially having lots of flowers during the summer. Eileen is survived by her sister, Joan Dettmering; three nephews: Terry (Sue) Schilling, Jon and Jerry Dettmering; a niece, Julie (Dettmering) Schroeder; grandnephew, Kyle Schilling and grand-niece, Jennifer Hadfield; other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marcella and Geraldine; nephew, Rodney Edblom; a special friend, Roger Kobs, and her dog, Harley.

The family would like to thank Ascension Home Hospice for their compassionate care and support.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com.

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