Ralph J. Keller was a former Hershey Bears defenseman.
Keller, 82, died March 8 in Lebanon.
Keller was the owner and operator of the former Raphael's Beauty Salon in Hershey.
He played for the Hershey Bears 1963-1974 during which time he was named captain and won the Calder Cup in the 1968-69 and 1973-74 seasons. He was inducted into the Hershey Bears Hockey Club Hall of Fame in 2012 and the AHL Hall of Fame in 2016.
Keller also enjoyed golf. He was a member of the Freemasons, Shriners International, Knights of Columbus, and St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Hershey where he sang in the choir.
Surviving are his children Rick, Duane, Johanna and Jonathan; grandchildren, Rafe, Evan, Emma, Justin and Chad; and siblings Maggie, Lizzie and Adam (former Providence Reds hockey player).
From his guest book:
"It was a pleasure and honor to know and do business with Ralph."
-- Dick Breski, Dick Breski Flooring, Harrisburg
"We loved Uncle Ralph so much and will miss him dearly, especially his stories and his kindness."
-- Elaine and Dennis (Keller) Frey, Warman, SK
"Ralph will be greatly missed by many. A gentleman, great sense of humor and a great hockey player."
-- Cheryl Snyder, Elizabethtown
"He was a great personality and player. I loved to hear his stories. He was a perfect spokesman for our company, Abel & Son, glad to have brought his Bears Legend to South Central Pa TV audience."
-- Richard Abel, Elizabethtown
"It was a pleasure to get to know Ralph, hear his stories, and watch him so helpful and compassionate to others. Ralph will forever leave an imprint on my heart, he always made my day!!"
-- Cheryl Frattaroli, Lebanon
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