Susan Ellen Keller Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Susan Ellen Keller (Des Moines, Iowa), born in Dixon, Illinois, who passed away on August 5, 2025, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Susan Ellen leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Oliver DeRuyscher and Margaret DeRuyscher; her brother Carl (Jeanne); and her grandparents, Carl and Ethyl Kling.

She is survived by: her husband Doug Keller of Bondurant, IA; and her grandchildren, Luke, Macy and Noah.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Des Moines Cremation

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