Chris Robert Keller, of La Coste, passed away on July 21, 2023 at the age of 68. He was born June 18, 1955 in Castroville, Texas to the late Lloyd Vincent Keller and Theresa 'Tessie' Elizabeth Rihn Keller.

Chris graduated in 1973 from Medina Valley High School. He then attended Texas Lutheran College, playing both football and baseball on a scholarship, where he was part of the two-time national championship football team. Chris began his teaching and coaching career in Lytle, Natalia, Brownsville, Hondo, and NISD school districts. Throughout his 35+ year career, Chris left a lasting impact on many of his colleagues, students, and student-athletes. Chris was a proud father and grandpa. He loved to golf, fish, and hunt. He enjoyed meeting new people and never met a stranger.

Survivors include his daughters, Tamara Keller (Emily) of Cypress and Angela Simonowicz (Ben) of Helotes; grandchildren, Remy and Samuel Nooner, Claire and Nora Simonowicz; siblings and their spouses, Nancy Peters of La Coste, Cheri and Ralph Hoog of Castroville, Gery and Patti Keller of La Coste, Mary and Charlie Migl of San Antonio, and Carolyn and Mark Payne of La Coste; brother-in-law, Sam Farmer; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Chris was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jeanne Marie Farmer; and his brother-in-law, Joe Peters.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 27, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. The Holy Rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 28, 2023 at St. Louis Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Bereavement to follow at the Braden Keller Center.

Memorials may be made in Chris' memory to the Autoimmune Association (www.autoimmune.org) or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements by Tondre-Guinn Funeral Home. Visit www.tondre-guinn.com