NCSSL Leader Roger Keller Dies

Oct. 1, 2008 – Senior Softball-USA

SAN DIEGO – Roger Keller, longtime Commissioner of the North County Senior Softball (NCSSL) League, died in his sleep in August at age 73.

In addition to being the NCSSL Commissioner, Keller managed the Southern California Patriots 70s team, and ran the Camp Pendleton Classic Senior Softball Tournament.

"Roger enjoyed the games and took on the leadership role as if he was born to it," said Joe Raffa, NCSSL coordinator.

"He was born in Los Angeles and grew up in San Marino. He played baseball at both Pasadena City College and UC Santa Barbara, where he graduated in 1959 with a BA in Business Administration, with minors in Parties and Surfing. He enjoyed senior softball, golf, the Over-The-Line Tournament, the races at Del Mar, and good poker game with the guys."

"Our prayers go with his wife Pat, and his son Sean, and daughter Rogelle."