Jeffrey John Keller

Jeffrey John Keller, age 77, passed away Friday, November 6, 2026, at Ridgewood Health Care Center. He was born in Milwaukee, WI. December 4, 1948, son of the late Milton and Mary Jane (Nee: Raymond) Keller.

Jeffrey was a graduate of Wm. Horlick High School, “Class of 1966”. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1968-1971 in Vietnam. He was employed by Badger Uniform for 30 years until his retirement in 2001. Jeff will be remembered as one of Racine’s favorite mixologists, bartending at the Racine Motor Inn, Pub on Wisconsin and the V.F.W. Affectionately known as Jiffy, his love for the Packers and Brewers and gift to gab, would make you feel like family instantly.

Survivors include his cousins, Scott and Vicki Patterson, Bill and Linda Tanner, Robin and Kathy Petersen, Marilee and Don Podkamenski, Teri and Kim Petersen . Jeff was surrounded with long time, lifelong friends that will cherish all the memories made through the years.

Interment with Full Military Honors will take place at 1:00 pm, on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Town of Dover. A celebration of Jeff’s life will be held at the Foxhole Lounge,820 Main St., Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 3:00 until 5:00 pm. Memorials to the VFW Post 1391 would be appreciated.

A very special thank you to the staffs at Ridgewood Health Care Center and Hospice Alliance for their loving and compassionate care shown to Jeffrey.