Joni E. Keller

Joni E. Keller, 33, passed away August 5, 2021. She was born in Jessup, GA and moved to northwest Ohio as a youth. She was a 2006 graduate of Mohawk High School, earned her Bachelors degree from Heidelberg University and her Masters degree from Tiffin University.

Joni resided in Richfield with her husband, Ryan, and three dogs, Daisy, Copper, and Kodah, all of whom she loved very much. She was a selfless, loving, and outgoing person who could always be recognized by her infectious laugh. Joni had a passion for traveling and exploring all over the world. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Whether that be going on adventures, hiking, dining, or simply enjoying each other’s company. Joni will be deeply missed by her husband, family, and many, many friends.

Joni is survived by her husband, Ryan; parents, Jon and Karen (Buckley) Kochensparger; sisters, Jamie (Jason) Risner and Jill (Rollie) Kain; mother-and-father in-law, Gary and Yvonne Keller; nieces and nephews, Alexis, Madison, Caleb, Ashlyn, Noah, Brady, Peyton, Karmen, Shelby, Ruby, Amos, Benson and Clara; aunts, June Kochensparger, Cheryl Brown and Joy Smith; sisters-and-brothers-in-law, Angie (Rick) Breckler, Jackie (Steven) Hill and Zachary (Kalli) Keller; and grandparents-in-law, Marilyn Keller, Janet and Ralph Decker and Charles Wolford. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Judy and Ron Sprankle, Judd Kochensparger and Carlos and Marge Buckley; grandfather-in-law, Clarence Keller; and grandmother-in-law Sharon Wolford.

Her family and friends will be holding a private celebration of Joni's life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Joni’s memory may be made to: https://www.americanhumane.org/?form=MakeADifference

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