Cynthia H. (nee Rismeyer) Keller of Port Washington passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, January 13, 2019 at the age of 85. She was born to Theodore and Lorraine Rismeyer on November 20, 1933 in Grafton. She was united in marriage with Roger Keller on November 23,1957 and together they had two children.
Cynthia was a long-time active member of St. Matthew Luthern Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Cynthia loved being outside tending to her garden and birdwatching. She was very social and looked forward to outings with her friends.
Cynthia is survived by her children David (Angela) Keller, Lorraine (Ed) Taylor; grandchildren, Rachael and Jessica Keller, Katelyn Durski, Jessica Taylor, Jenny (Cory) Gust, Dustin (Courtney) Taylor and Trevor (Megan) Taylor; sisters-in-law, Charlotte Rismeyer and Marion Rismeyer; brother-in-law, Don Plier. She is further survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband Roger; siblings, Lloyd Rismeyer, Harold "Buddy" Rismeyer, Donald (June) Rismeyer, Janis (Edward) Beke, Raymond (Jean) Rismeyer, Wally Rismeyer, Betty (Louis) Bodi, Beverly (Joe) Yovanovich, Shirley Voeller, Clifford Rismeyer, Adrianne Plier.
A Funeral Service will be held at 6:00PM on Friday, January 18, 2019 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church (1525 N Grant St. Port Washington, WI 53074) with Pastor Martin Wildauer presiding. Visitation will be at the CHURCH from 4:00PM until the time of service. Interment at Zur Ruhe Cemetery in Cedarburg.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Horizon/Lawlis Hospice, Lasata Care Center and Aurora Grafton ICU for their care and support.
The Eernisse Funeral Home of Port Washington is honored to assist the family. On-line condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com