Leon James Keller, 81, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday ev ening , August 17, 2022 at his residence surround by his loving family. Leon was born on September 20, 1940 in Valparaiso, Indiana and was the son of Catherine (Furr) and Harold Keller. Leon served his country with honors in the United States Air Force . H e was a retired supervisor with El i Lilly & Company where he worked for many years. After retiring, Leon moved from West P oint, Indiana to Lake Placid , FL where he has been a resident for the past seven years. Leon was a member of Grace Bible Church in Sebring. He en joy ed a great round of golf, be ing out on the lake fishing and riding his bicycle around Placid Lakes. Leon loved to be with his family and friends and loved serving God. Leon is survived by the love of his life of 59 years Judy, daugh ters; Marlene Rose, Kristine Havlik (Steven), sons; Gary (Tonya) and Glen (Carrie) Keller, twelve grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three brothers; Edwin, Rex (Jan) and Ritchie (Sue) Keller. A service to c elebrate Leon's life will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, August 22, 2022 at Grace Bible Church with Dustin Woods Officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held one hour prior to service time. Burial will take place at a later date at the Sa rasota National Cemetery where military honors w ill be provided by the United States Air Force Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers , donations ma y be made in Leon ' s memory to Grace Bible Church at www.gbc.life/giving .