Matthew C. Keller Jr, age 55, of Milton, WI - Life is what you make of it and Matt sure made a wonderful one. He was surrounded by his family at home when God called Matthew to the heavens above after a 6-year courageous journey with cancer on July 14, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1967, in Jamaica Queens, New York to Matthew Sr. and Elizabeth (Monks) Keller.
He graduated from Newfield High School in Selden, NY, Class of 1985 and from Northwood University in 2010. His professional passion was in the automotive industry where he had many roles, and he was a faithful member of St. Mary Parish in Milton.
It was a beautiful June day in San Jose, CA when he met Tina (Steinmann). Their adventure together brought them to WI where they were married on October 17, 1998. They were better together, and he loved her deeply.
Matt was always present for his family and friends and did everything with great love and compassion. He enjoyed watching John and Colby play sports all through school and coached them in youth football and basketball. He was their biggest fan. Matt was a proud Milton Redhawk Band parent and made a great waterboy for all of the parades. He enjoyed taking Colby to LA Lakers and Bucks games and was blessed to witness John and Taylor's wedding in May. For ten years he and Cypress would dance the night away at the Daddy Daughter Dance and he was so proud of her as she earned her Pointe Shoes in Ballet. She will always be a daddy's girl. He never once forgot about his very own angel Shea-Tate. Matt and his family would volunteer and donate in his memory as Team Shea-Tate. He enjoyed all thing cars, riding his Harley, dad jokes with Charlie, music, traveling, volunteering, and the New York Giants. He loved to sit with Tina by the pool watching the sunset. So many cherished moments were made as he truly gave it all to create a life they could be proud of.
He is survived by his wife, Tina; three children: John (Taylor), Colby and Cypress; mother, Elizabeth; sister and friend, Patricia; mother-in-law, Roxana; aunt, Nilda; special cousins: Jennifer and Karen; brothers-in-law: Ward (Denise), Peter, Wade (Anne), Joel (Val), Jon (Michelle); fourteen nieces and nephews; thirteen great nieces and nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his son, Shea-Tate; father, Matthew Sr; father-in-law, Peter Steinmann Sr.; brother-in-law, Todd; and great nephew, Winston.
A special message to John, Colby, Cypress, Charlie and Camden - "I love you to the moon and back, forever and ever, no matter what." Love Dad and Uncle Matt.Thank you for the dance Matt and your love is enough to last. I love you completely and will always Believe, Tina.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Matthew will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 21, 2023 at ST. MARY CHURCH in Milton. Visitation will be held Thursday 4-8 p.m. at SCHNEIDER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY and prior to the Mass at 10 a.m. at church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery in Monroe, WI at 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 22, 2023.
The Family would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. O'Mahar and the Oncology Staff at SSM Health Janesville. They were there for the entire journey and the family could not be more blessed with their care and compassion. Thank you, ProMedica Hospice for allowing Matt to be at home where he wanted to be.
