Longtime GV supporter dies at 97

GVL Staff

Bernedine Keller, former president of the Mary Fee Bed Guild and longtime supporter of Grand Valley State University, died at Clark Retirement Community on Sept. 29.

In 1980 Keller and her husband Fred founded The Keller Foundation, a non-profit organization used to supply money to youth-oriented community programs. Keller supported many community non-profits and also provided support for WGVU, Annis Water Institute and other university endowments.

Memorial contributions can be made to the First United Methodist Church, 227 Fulton St., or to Clark Retirement Community.