Mike Keller

Mike in November of 2018

### Children

Esther Shrader, Rebekah Hunt, Daniel Keller, Priscilla Waller, Anna Duggar, Susanna Bridges, Nathan Keller, David Keller

### Grandchildren

Enoch Shrader, Alatheia Shrader, Timothy Shrader, Nehemiah Shrader, Agape Shrader, Mackynzie Duggar, Elijah Shrader, Michael Duggar, Charis Shrader, Brighton Keller, Noelle Keller, Sophia Shrader, Paul Waller, Marcus Duggar, Stephen Shrader, Davia Waller, Meredith Duggar, Isaiah Shrader, Phillip Waller, Annabel MacDonald, Alyssa MacDonald, Mason Duggar, Caleb Shrader, Destiny Waller, Maryella Duggar, Joseph Shrader, Peter Waller, Nehemiah Keller, Madyson Duggar, Deborah Waller, Daniel Shrader, Eden Keller, Newman Keller

Michael Keller is married to Suzette Keller, and they have eight children, Esther, Rebekah, Daniel, Priscilla, Anna, Susanna, Nathan, and David. He has thirty-four grandchildren.

## Early Life

Michael E. Keller was born on October 28, 1959. His parents and siblings are not known.

Mike became a Christian at nineteen years old after attending a Seminar in Basic Youth Conflicts.

## Family

### Marriage

Mike married Lillie "Suzette" Stembridge on July 25, 1980.

### Fatherhood

Mike has eight children: Esther Joy Shrader (5/9/81), Rebekah MacDonald (5/15/83), Daniel Keller (2/6/84), Priscilla Lynn Waller (7/3/86), Anna Renee Duggar (6/23/88), Susanna "Suze" Keller (5/29/92), Nathan Edward Keller (4/23/96), and David Nathaniel Keller (7/98).

Mike and his wife chose to homeschool their children growing up. Reportedly, the children had one fifteen minute meeting with the parents each week to discuss any personal issues they may have had.

### Grandchildren

Mike's daughter Esther married John Shrader on November 3, 2001. They have twelve children: Enoch (1/17/03), Alatheia (3/13/04), Timothy (8/2/05), Nehemiah (1/20/07), Agape (6/3/08), Elijah (9/28/10), Charis Elisabeth (6/25/11), Sophia Joy (3/6/13), Stephen Lushomo (9/11/14), Isaiah Kasimpe (6/2/16), Caleb (1/2/17), Joseph (3/8/20) and Daniel (10/13/22).

Mike's daughter Rebekah was married to Joshua MacDonald from August 21, 2004, to May 22, 2015. They had two children, Annabel (7/05) and Alyssa (5/07). Some time after that, Rebekah married Kevin Hunt.

Mike's son Daniel was married to Candice from October 3, 2008 to around 2016. They have one adopted son, Brighton Gabriel (7/14/12). He is currently remarried to an unknown woman.

Mike's daughter Priscilla married David Waller on February 4, 2012. They have five children: Paul William (3/16/13), Davia Lynn (11/12/14), Phillip Andrew (10/19/16), Destiny Faith (10/2/18), Peter David (5/6/20) and Deborah Joy (1/19/22).

Mike's daughter Anna married Josh Duggar on September 26, 2008. The have seven children: Mackynzie Renee (10/8/09), Michael James (6/15/11), Marcus Anthony (6/2/13), Meredith Grace (6/16/15), Mason Garrett (9/12/17), Maryella Hope (11/27/19) and Madyson Lily (10/23/21).

Mike's daughter Susanna has one daughter, Noelle Brooklyn (1/24/13). She married York Bridges on September 2, 2019. They have one child together, a son (4/20/21).

Mike's son Nathan married Nurie Rodrigues on July 25, 2020. They have two children: Nehemiah David (10/11/21) and Newman Christian (11/16/22).

Mike's son David married Hannah Reber on November 19, 2021. They have one child: Eden (11/22).

## Career

### Welder Career

Mike Keller worked as a welder/fabricator as a young adult. He left this field in 1996.

### Prison Chaplain Career

Mike Keller started volunteering at a local juvenile detention center after seeing a need while serving jury duty in 1994. In 1996, he began to pursue full-time ministry work in prisons. He spent months traveling to different churches on deputation. His children often go along to prisons with him as volunteers. He works for Rock of Ages Prison Ministry, Inc.

### Author Career

Mike Keller has written two books book, *Breaking the Bondage of Addictions* and *When Tragedy Hits You*. They are written specifically for inmates, and are published by Freedom in Truth Ministries.

## Health Issues

Mike Keller has suffered from an unknown type of chronic health issue since 1999. In January, 2009, his son-in-law Joshua MacDonald commented that "it's a miracle he can still walk".

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## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 http://davidlovespriscilla.com/about-us/priscillas-story/
2. ↑ https://imgur.com/a/Fr8twC6
3. ↑ http://people.com/tv/anna-duggar-all-about-josh-duggars-wife-and-her-extreme-parents/
4. ↑ https://imgur.com/a/iuWHALG
5. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFDZv4nr-G/
6. ↑ http://www.centralbaptistocala.org/missions.cfm
7. ↑ http://davidlovespriscilla.com/2014/11/10/last-miles/
8. ↑ http://duggarswithoutpity.blogspot.com/2009/01/insights-from-insider.html