David Judson Keeler

KEELER

Posted By: Ann Bowler (email)
Date: 10/27/2011 at 07:39:56

Leon, Iowa Apr 27, 1916 page 1.

"Jud Keeler Committed Suicide in California"
D. J. Keeler, an old time Decatur county boy, a brother of Bert Keeler and Mrs. J. E. Albaugh, committed suicide at his home at Planada, California, last Thursday [20 April 1916]. No particulars of the sad tragedy have been received here, the only information received being messages announcing the death and a message from his brother, Dr. Ned Keeler, of Salt Lake City, Utah, saying he was enroute to Planada and would accompany the body to Leon. The funeral party were expected yesterday afternoon to arrive in Leon, and the body was to be taken direct to the Leon cemetery, the only services here being at the grave.
Mr. Keeler left Leon a number of years ago, and has resided at various places in the west. At the time of his death he was engaged in developing some oil lands which he owned and had only recently completed a new home. He was married about six years ago.
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"Le Grand Advocate"
Saturday, April 29, 1916

"D. J. Keeler committed suicide at his home in Planada shortly after noon Thursday, by shooting through the head. His wife found his body in the garage of their home with a gun by his side. The Keelers were recent arrivals at Planada and were residing in town until the completion of a residence on their farm. The deceased was aged about 35 (sic) and formerly resided in Salt Lake."