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Clarence Allen Keller 1886–1960 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 28 Aug 1886
Birth Location: Junction City, Geary, Kansas
Death Date: 22 Jan 1960
Death Location: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
Father: Milton Keller
Mother: Emma Allen
Spouse(s): Daisy Armstrong
Children(s): Clarence Keller, Charles Keller
The story of Clarence Allen Keller began in 1886 in Junction City, Geary, Kansas. Clarence Allen Keller married Daisy Alice Armstrong, and had children including Charles Milton Keller, Clarence Armstrong Keller. Clarence Allen Keller passed away in 1960 in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas.
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Biography
- The story of Clarence Allen Keller began in 1886 in Junction City, Geary, Kansas.
- Clarence Allen Keller married Daisy Alice Armstrong, and had children including Charles Milton Keller, Clarence Armstrong Keller.
- Clarence Allen Keller passed away in 1960 in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas.
Immediate Family
Parents
Milton Keller
1856–1929
Birth Location: Fairfield County, Ohio
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Emma Allen
1859–1944
Birth Location: Kansas
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Spouses(s)
Daisy Armstrong
1888–1975
Birth Location: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
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Children(s)
Clarence Keller
1910–1967
Birth Location: –
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Charles Keller
1916–1957
Birth Location: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
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Clarence Keller's Ancestors
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Clarence Keller
1886–1960
Birth Place: Junction City, Geary, Kansas
Parents
Milton Witt Keller
1856–1929
Fairfield County, Ohio
Emma (E.) Allen
1859–1944
Kansas
Grandparents
Emanuel (Ruffner) Keller
1829–1900
Pleasant Township, Ohio
Elizabeth Emick
1832–1910
Fairfield County, Ohio
William (Alfred) Allen
1838–1915
London, Ontario, Canada
Mary (Elizabeth) Patton
1839–1908
Great-Grandparents
Dan Keller
1797–1887
Susanna Ruffner
1801–1885
Reuben Emick
1812–1899
Anna Brenneman
1814–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Heinrich Keller
1767–1849
Catherine Seitz
1765–1843
Emanuel Ruffner
1757–1848
Magdalene Grove
1757–1822
Jacob Emmick
1789–1859
Rachel Shroyer
1793–1886
Melchior Brenneman
1775–1828
Elizabeth Burkholder
1777–1831
Clarence Keller's Descendants
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Clarence (Allen) Keller
(28 Aug 1886–22 Jan 1960)
m. Daisy (Alice) Armstrong (24 Apr 1888–Jun 1975)
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1. Clarence (Armstrong) Keller 1910–1967
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2. Charles (Milton) Keller 1916–1957
Clarence Keller's Timeline
2 Records
1886
28 Aug 1886
Birth of Clarence Allen Keller in Junction City, Geary, Kansas
Junction City, Geary, Kansas
1960
22 Jan 1960
Age 74
Death of Clarence Allen Keller in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
1886
28 Aug 1886
Birth of Clarence Allen Keller in Junction City, Geary, Kansas
Junction City, Geary, Kansas
1960
22 Jan 1960
Age 74
Death of Clarence Allen Keller in Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
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Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 28 Aug 1886
Event Place: Junction City, Geary, Kansas
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Clarence Allen Keller
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Birth: «tab»Aug. 28, 1886
Junction City
Geary County
Kansas, USA
Death: «tab»Jan. 22, 1960
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Kansas, USA
Wichita Eagle, Saturday, January 23, 1960
Oil Man Dies Here at Age 73
With Derby Refining Firm for 35 Years
Clarence Allen Keller, 73, of 1040 Amidon, well-known Wichita oil man, died Friday afternoon in Wesley Hospital.
He had retired Oct. 1, 1955, from the capacity of vice president in charge of sales and marketing for Derby Refining Co. after 35 years with the company.
Mr. Keller was born Aug. 28, 1886, in Junction City, Kan., and moved to Wichita in 1900, After graduation from high school in Wichita, he went to Topeka and worked there as United States marshal.
Works for Railroad
He returned to Wichita and was employed by Orient Railroad Co. as purchasing agent. Later he worked for Missouri Pacific. Railroad,
During World War I, he worked as a civilian employe at Ft. Riley, Kan, In 1918 he returned to Wichita and began employment with Western Refining Co. as traffic manager.
When the company sold out to Derby Refining Co. in 1920, Mr. Keller assumed the position of manager of sales, traffic and purchasing. He later gave up the duties of traffic and purchasing.
In '25-year Club'
Mr. Keller was a charter member of Derby Refining's "25-year Club" and was a senior member of the club when he retired. Since retirement, he had served as a special representative for Derby.
He married Daisy Armstrong In Wichita Aug. 18, 1908. She survives.
Survivors besides his wife include a son, C. A. Keller, Taranto, Italy; a sister, Mrs. Mary McLean, 1629 W. 13th; and five grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Wichita Eagle, Sunday, January 24, 1960
KELLER— Clarence Allen, age 73, of 104O Amidon passed away Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Roger Allen of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be In Maple Grove Cemetery, Casket Bearers will be B, K. Cooper; H. G, Watts; R, E. Newton; Earnest Wasser; R. A. Wildeboor and Don Douglas, MEMORIAL BY BYRD-SNODGRASS.
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Parents:
Milton Witt Keller (1856 - 1929)
Emma E. Allen Keller (1859 - 1944)
Spouse:
Daisy Alice Armstrong Keller (1888 - 1975)*
Children:
Charles Milton Keller (1916 - 1957)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Maple Grove Cemetery
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Kansas, USA
Plot: Section ET, Lot 157 C, Grave 1
Created by: Bill Pennington
Record added: Jan 25, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 33262144
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Clarence Allen Keller
Added by: David G. Stuart
Clarence Allen Keller
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 22 Jan 1960
Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 28 Aug 1886
Event Place: Junction City, Geary, Kansas
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Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Clarence Allen Keller
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Birth: «tab»Aug. 28, 1886
Junction City
Geary County
Kansas, USA
Death: «tab»Jan. 22, 1960
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Kansas, USA
Wichita Eagle, Saturday, January 23, 1960
Oil Man Dies Here at Age 73
With Derby Refining Firm for 35 Years
Clarence Allen Keller, 73, of 1040 Amidon, well-known Wichita oil man, died Friday afternoon in Wesley Hospital.
He had retired Oct. 1, 1955, from the capacity of vice president in charge of sales and marketing for Derby Refining Co. after 35 years with the company.
Mr. Keller was born Aug. 28, 1886, in Junction City, Kan., and moved to Wichita in 1900, After graduation from high school in Wichita, he went to Topeka and worked there as United States marshal.
Works for Railroad
He returned to Wichita and was employed by Orient Railroad Co. as purchasing agent. Later he worked for Missouri Pacific. Railroad,
During World War I, he worked as a civilian employe at Ft. Riley, Kan, In 1918 he returned to Wichita and began employment with Western Refining Co. as traffic manager.
When the company sold out to Derby Refining Co. in 1920, Mr. Keller assumed the position of manager of sales, traffic and purchasing. He later gave up the duties of traffic and purchasing.
In '25-year Club'
Mr. Keller was a charter member of Derby Refining's "25-year Club" and was a senior member of the club when he retired. Since retirement, he had served as a special representative for Derby.
He married Daisy Armstrong In Wichita Aug. 18, 1908. She survives.
Survivors besides his wife include a son, C. A. Keller, Taranto, Italy; a sister, Mrs. Mary McLean, 1629 W. 13th; and five grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home.
Wichita Eagle, Sunday, January 24, 1960
KELLER— Clarence Allen, age 73, of 104O Amidon passed away Friday afternoon. Funeral services will be held from the Byrd-Snodgrass Funeral Home Monday afternoon at 1:30 p.m., Rev. Roger Allen of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Interment will be In Maple Grove Cemetery, Casket Bearers will be B, K. Cooper; H. G, Watts; R, E. Newton; Earnest Wasser; R. A. Wildeboor and Don Douglas, MEMORIAL BY BYRD-SNODGRASS.
Family links:
Parents:
Milton Witt Keller (1856 - 1929)
Emma E. Allen Keller (1859 - 1944)
Spouse:
Daisy Alice Armstrong Keller (1888 - 1975)*
Children:
Charles Milton Keller (1916 - 1957)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Maple Grove Cemetery
Wichita
Sedgwick County
Kansas, USA
Plot: Section ET, Lot 157 C, Grave 1
Created by: Bill Pennington
Record added: Jan 25, 2009
Find A Grave Memorial# 33262144
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Clarence Allen Keller
Added by: David G. Stuart
Clarence Allen Keller
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 22 Jan 1960
Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick, Kansas