Eldon L. Keeler, 66, died June 13, 2009 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, Wichita, Kansas. He was born August 27, 1942 at Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Claude Leo and Iva Mary (Wetig) Keeler, Sr. He married Edalea Spatz August 29, 1964 at Seward, Kansas. A resident of Great Bend since 1960, moving from Seward, Mr. Keeler was parts manager and outside salesman for Stewart and Stevenson,formerly Pamco. Mr. Keeler was a loving husband and devoted father. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima, Great Bend, and Knights of Columbus, Seward. He was an avid golfer, gardener, and hunter, never having idle time on his hands. He loved K-State athletics. Survivors include his wife, Edalea Keeler, of the home; two sons, Jason A. Keeler, Olathe, Kansas; Anthony A. "Tony" Keeler, Olathe, Kansas; one daughter, Terri M. Keeler, Shawnee, Kansas; seven brothers: Claude L. Keeler, Jr., Great Bend, Kansas; Donald R. Keeler, Great Bend, Kansas; Marvin D. Keeler, Salina, Kansas; Charles F. Keeler, Great Bend, Kansas; Ivan J. Keeler, Colorado City, Colorado; John A. Keeler, Great Bend, Kansas; and Larry D. Keeler, Great Bend, Kansas; and two sisters: Connie M. Eilts, Great Bend, Kansas; and Marilyn T. Leuenberger Frank, Great Bend, Kansas. He was preceded in death by one brother, Darrel Keeler. Vigil service with Seward Knights of Columbus Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Great Bend, Kansas. Father Reginald A. Urban will be celebrant. Burial will be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Seward. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday at Bryant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, in care of the funeral home.