Ronnie Keeling, age 55, of La Porte, passed away on July 21, 2013 at Memorial Hospital South Bend.
He was born in Greenville, KY on December 15, 1957 to Leon and Lois (Bratcher) Keeling.
On was married on December 15m 1995 to Betty Bruce Keeling who survives. Also surviving are his ex-wife, Brenda Cooper; his beloved children, 2 daughters, Misty (James) McAlister, Malisa Keeling; son, Anthony Keeling; 2 step-sons, Larry McCollum, Rick Uricki; 2 step-daughters, Missy Armstrong, Stacy Yarhmatter; 2 brothers, Doyle (Leona) Keeling, David (Faith) Keeling; mother and step-father, Lois and Virgil Browning; and step-mother, Wanda Keeling; step-brothers, Gary Tipton of Stillwell, Benny Tipton or North Liberty, Cecil Tipton of La Porte; step-sisters, Vicky Wood of La Porte, Paula Fritz of Indianapolis, and Patricia Smith of La Porte.
He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Keeling; son, Adam Keeling; grandson, Joshua Keeling; brother, Steve Keeling; step-brothers, Tommy, Larry, and Robert Tipton.
Ronnie worked for GNB Battery for 23 years and for Rossborough Manufacturing for 16 years. He was a member of Christ Gospel Church in La Porte.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center with Rev. Rickie Bray officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 4-8 PM on Thursday, July 25, 2013 and on Friday from 9 AM until the time of the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Pine Lake Cemetery.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.