Harold Keith Eller

Harold Keith Eller, 75, North Manchester, IN, met his Savior at 3:12 p.m. on February 13, 2012 at home surrounded by his loved ones. Harold was born on November 18, 1936 to Adrian and Orpha (Wolf) Eller/Miller in Delphi, IN. On June 25, 1955 he married Ruby Kay Graybill, who survives. Harold attended Rossville High School in Rossville, IN. Harold was a truck driver for Blue Flame Gas, Alderman Transport, Provimi Veal and retired from Dana Corporation in 2000 having logged over a million miles. He owned and operated Eller Leasing in Southern Ohio and owned and operated H & K Construction, building pole barns. Harold also owned and operated Country Inn Restaurant, Shipshewana, IN with his wife in the 1970's. Harold attended Liberty Mills United Methodist Church, later going to West Eel River Church of the Brethren. He was a member of American Truckers Association, board member of home owners association in Woodhaven Estate, Sebring, FL. Harold enjoyed aviation, held his pilot's license and loved flying the planes he used for business and pleasure. Harold also loved spending time with his family and friends. Surviving are his wife, Kay Eller. His children, Bryce (Debra) Eller, Port Arthur, TX; Bill (Charlene) Eller, Greenville, TX; Judy (Larry) Toy, Springport, IN; Rod (Tina) Eller, Howe, IN; Penny (Jim) Railsback, Etna Green, IN and Peggy (Mike) White, Roann, IN. Also surviving are a brother, Wayne Miller, Gas City, IN; sister, Ethel Miller, TX; sister-in-law, Ruth Eller, Montpelier, IN. Harold is survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Grandchildren: Rhiannon Eller, Adrian Eller, Nicole Eller, Andrea Eller, Amanda Eller, Cassie Gardner, Trevor Schneider, Ivy Railsback, Luke White, David White, Jacob White and Faith White. Step-Grandchildren: Jeffrey Railsback, Timothy Barth and Thomas Barth. Great Grandchildren: Kainan Eller, Kaylin Gardner. Step Great Grandchildren: Colton Railsback, Caiden Barth, Gracelynn Barth and Brayden Barth. Harold was preceded in death by his father, Adrian Eller, mother, Orpha Eller-Miller and brother, Arnold Eller. A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 18th at 3:00 p.m. at South Pleasant Community Building, 5064 W 1400 N, North Manchester, IN. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester, IN. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Crossroads Bank, c/o Kay Eller, 1404 State Road 114 W, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Eller family, use the Condolence link on the Homepage.