The Santa Ana Police Department announced the death of Chaplain Robert “Bob” Keller, who passed away on September 22, 2026. Keller served SAPD since 2019 and was widely known for his ministry work, his Air Force service, and his long chaplaincy career supporting law‑enforcement families.
Keller’s background is well‑documented through his ministry organization and professional history. He and his wife Jane founded In Pursuit Ministries of California, a law‑enforcement‑focused Christian ministry. They previously served as chaplains for the Pomona Police Department for 16 years, providing spiritual support, ride‑alongs, death notifications, suicide‑call response, Bible studies, and chaplaincy training.
Keller was also a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving six years as a hydraulic technician working on F‑100s, A‑7s, and C‑130E aircraft…