August "Dewey" John Keller

August “Dewey”John Keller, of Elk River, was born in Harvey, North Dakota on June 18th, 1952. August passed away surrounded by family on Friday, September 25, 2026.

He was preceded in death by parents, Casper and Magdalena Keller; parents-in-law, Vernon and Agatha Hackenmueller; and brother-in-law, Monte Jacobs.

Survived by wife, Mary (Hackenmueller) Keller; siblings, Ron (Judy) Keller, Eileen (Randy) Martin, Madonna (John) Mayer, Mike (Sue) Hackenmueller, Ann (Terry) Nelson, Colleen (Steve) Garty, Ed (Sara) Hackenmueller, and Katie Jacobs; as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Born in Harvey, North Dakota, August and his family farmed until 1973 when they moved to Ada, Minnesota, where he and his father opened Keller’s Meat Market from 1973-1978. Prior to the meat market closing, August moved to the Minneapolis area in 1977 where he began his construction career with Spancrete and Gas Supply. August took vows in 1987, marrying the love of his life, Mary Beth Hackenmueller. In 1988, August began the last of his career path at Fabcon, where he retired after 21 years of employment, gaining an entire additional ‘family.’ He captured his favorite pastime, joining the Knights of Columbus, where he thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of this fraternal service, gaining yet another group of ‘brothers’.

August was loved by so many. His carefree nature was easy to love, which was evident in the many friends he made over the years and the number of those friends who became close enough to be considered ‘family.’

Service for August Keller will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 566 4th St. NW, Elk River, MN.

Visitation from 9:00am - 11:00am with Memorial Mass at 11:00am. Luncheon following the mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the family will be made to some of August’s most desired charities.