Harold E. Keller, 84, St. Marys, died at 2 p.m. April 21, 2011, at his residence.

He was born Oct. 7, 1926, in Nelsonville to John H. and Ada Wrightsel Keller. On Feb. 24, 1951, he married Nettie N. Barker, who survives.

Also surviving are a son, Kim (Beth) Keller, Columbus; a daughter, Kathy (Dean) Baileys, Logan; a sister, Doris Conner, Logan; and three grandsons.

A graduate of Logan High School in 1944, he earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Ohio University in Athens. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in St. Marys, where he was chief chemical engineer.

He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, American Legion Post 323 and the Auglaize Buzzard Baiters, all of St. Marys. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Service is 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Ed. Bray officiating. Graveside burial rites will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Oak Grove Cemetery in Logan.

Calling is 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys.

Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.