Sara Keller
| Date of Interment or Death | 05/02/2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Garden of the Christus |
| Block and Lot | 110D |
| Grave | 4 |
Obituary
Sara Jean (Beithon) Keller, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister of West Fargo, ND passed away on April 19, 2026. Sara was born on June 5, 1961, in St. Paul, MN and was raised in Wahpeton, ND by her loving parents, Dorie (Gisvold) and Don Holen. She attended Wahpeton High School and Minnesota State University Moorhead, receiving a degree in Medical Coding. On August 29, 1987, Sara married the love of her life, Richard “Rick” Keller. They later moved to Horace ND where they raised their three sons. Sara was up to the challenge of being a stay-at-home mom and especially enjoyed the task of neighborhood taxi, which involved shuttling her boys and their friends from one activity to the other – weighing in on the best gossip during the drive. When the boys were grown, she worked in the front office of West Fargo High School.
Sara was an adored woman with a kind heart. She was a friend to all who met her and could spend hours chatting after a chance encounter, never hesitating to make time to listen and give advice. Consistent with her dislike of sitting still, she had a passion for swimming and running, including participating in the Fargo Half-Marathon and other long-distance races.
She cherished her time at Ottertail Lake every summer, which, over many years, included summer jobs, boating, bonfires, music, dancing, and enjoying good company. If the weather was nice anytime between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Sara wished she was there, and she ensured lasting memories were made for multiple generations at The Lake.
Above all else, Sara was a devoted wife and mother who valued spending time with her family. She took great pride in raising her children, and she was instrumental in who they became because she cared deeply about their passions and activities. If her children were participating, she was attending. Indeed, she could often be found in the bleachers or on the field, cheering for her boys and all the other West Fargo Packers.
Sara is survived by her devoted husband of 38 years, Rick; her three sons, Ross (Ryan), Austin (Becca), and Carson (Taylor); her granddaughter, Nora; her two siblings, Kristi (Ron) Heilman, Joel (Melissa)Beithon; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other loving family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Dorie and Don Holen and her brother Richard “Rich” Beithon.
Location
The Garden of the Christus is located in the Memorial Gardens, which comprises the northern half of the cemetery.