Robert J. Keleher, 82, of Huron, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2019, at SunQuest Healthcare Center in Huron.

His funeral service was held on Tuesday, May 7, at Welter Funeral Home with burial at Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery in Huron. Visitations, with family present, were held on Monday, May 6, at Welter Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday.

Robert John Keleher was born on Sept. 10, 1936, to John and Regina (Thill) Keleher in Woonsocket. He attended school in Alpena, graduating from Alpena High School in 1954. Robert married Deanne Hannah in Woonsocket on June 15, 1956. To this union, four children were born. Bob was a concrete contractor for many years, passing down the business to his sons. He also enjoyed raising cattle, playing baseball in his younger years, and oil painting nature scenes.

Robert is survived by his wife, Deanne of Huron; sons, Tim (Kim) Keleher and Todd (Teresa) Keleher, both of Huron; daughters, Debbie (Forest) Goody of Denver, Colo. and Sheri (Norm) Kaufman of Vermillion; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jerome and Redel; and six sisters, Delores, Darlene, Judy, Virginia, Rita and LaZanne.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Regina.