James "Jim" R. Keeler, 76, of Bethlehem died Wednesday, August 5, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Donna M. (Turissini) Keeler with whom he celebrated 44 years of marriage on June 25, 2026. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late George H. and Elizabeth (Fuge) Keeler. Jim was a 1968 graduate of Liberty High School and received his Bachelors Degree from Temple University in 1972. Jim began his career as an Industrial Rate Setter at Bethlehem Steel, where he worked for 29 years until their closure. He later joined ArtsQuest, serving as Senior Ticket Systems Manager from 2004 to 2015, and continued working part-time until 2022. After retiring, Jim enjoyed traveling with Donna in the United States (including Walt Disney World, a favorite destination) as well as internationally to Australia, New Zealand, England, Wales and the Caribbean. A talented pianist and vocalist, Jim, since the age of 14, enjoyed playing locally in bands such as Uproar, Fiasco, Triple Play, the Riffters, Not Quite Right, and more. He also was one half of the duo, Session, with Karen Fackler. Jim was a true family man who treasured the memories he made with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Jim is survived by his wife; children, Jeremy Keeler of Los Angeles, Joel Keeler and his wife Amy of Bethlehem, Eric Bellucci and his wife Amanda of Bethlehem, Kristina Kolumber and her husband Scott of Northampton, Karen Ringer and her husband Scott of Northampton; sister, Patricia McAlone of Bethlehem; brother, George Keeler of Myrtle Beach; grandchildren, Evan Ringer, Joseph Kolumber, Andrew Ringer, JJ Kolumber, Samuel Bellucci, Avery Keeler, Joanna Bellucci and Charley Keeler. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jamie Marx; and brother, Jack Keeler.

A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held on September 27 at 11am at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem. www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jim Keeler Memorial Fund, supporting the advancement of local musicians. ArtsQuest is accepting contributions to the fund and will help distribute the funds each year. To donate, please visit https://www.artsquest.org/get-involved/donate/ and enter "Jim Keeler Memorial Fund" in the comments box. Checks payable to ArtsQuest may be mailed to: 101 Founders Way, Bethlehem, PA 18015. Please include "Jim Keeler Memorial Fund" in the memo line.