Martin Van Keller, 79, Jasper

Martin Van Keller, 79, of Jasper, passed away surrounded by family at 12:50 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at St. Charles Health Campus in Jasper, Indiana.

Martin was born in Washington, Ind., on March 24, 1947, to James and Genevieve (Harder) Keller.

He graduated from Northeast Dubois High School. 

He was a United States Navy veteran who served in Vietnam on the USS Forrestal.

He retired from Kimball after more than 30 years as a computer technician. He also volunteered as a church caretaker for the Hill Church, doing various tasks.

Martin was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Jasper and the Jasper Optimist Club.

He was an avid bowler, loved riding his Harley, and spending time with his family.

He is survived by two children, Denise (Mick) McClanahan of Martinsville and Joshua (Amy) Keller of Pittsboro, Ind.; four grandchildren, Ava, Lauren, Rachel, and Cole; two sisters, Phyllis Arvin of Loogootee and Judy (Nune) Trevino of Jasper; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are two sisters, Martha Ann Keller and Joann Lichlyter and one brother who died during childbirth, James Keller Jr., and one brother-in-law, Rich Arvin.

A funeral service for Martin Van Keller will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Hill Church Cemetery in Dubois, IN.  Pastor Adam Ruschau will officiate.  The American Legion Post #147 will conduct military graveside rites.

A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. service time at the Becher-Kluesner North Chapel on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post #147.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.