John Rollin Keckler

John Rollin Keckler, Jr., 64, of Monett passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at home. He was born Oct. 31, 1961 in Woodland Pointe, Md., the son of John Rollin Keckler, Sr. and Wilma “Gene” (Dorsey) Keckler. On Nov. 11, 1979 in Purdy, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Linda Jerome, who preceded him in death on April 12, 2021. Also preceding him in death were his parents, John and Wilma and daughter, Lindy Hall.

Surviving are his son, John (Becky) Keckler, III of Monett; daughter Amanda Keckler of Monett; son-in-law Adrian Hall of Billings; granddaughters and sister, Ethel Richardson of Bloomfield Hills, Mich.

He grew up in the Purdy and Monett area and attended school in Purdy. He met his wife Linda while she was attending college in Bolivar. They had three children.

Services were held on Monday, May 18, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Pastor Jeff Allee conducted the services. Burial was at New Site Cemetery in Monett. Contributions may be made to the family in his memory.