Ronald J. Keller, 58, Indianapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2017. Ron was born on May 8, 1958, to Jim and Dorothy (Off) Keller.
Ron graduated from Franklin Central High School in 1976. Shortly after graduating, he joined the U.S. Army and went to basic training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Following boot camp, he became engaged to Kristie Clark; they were married in 1978 and would have celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary this May. Ron and Kristie were stationed in Baumholder and Bad Kissingen, Germany; Fort Knox (KY); and Fort Benning (GA). While stationed at Ft. Knox, their only child, Kacie, was born.
Ron spent 16 years in the Army and served in Operation Desert Storm. During his time in the Army, he achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant and worked as a Motor Sergeant. After leaving the Army, he served an additional 6 years in the Indiana National Guard. In addition, he returned to school and obtained a Bachelor degree in electronics from ITT Technical Institute. This degree led to several jobs, including his current position as a field service tech with National Cash Register (NCR).
He enjoyed watching Nascar races; reading; shooting in Friendship, Indiana, as a member of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association; and being with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Kristie, and daughter, Kacie; mother-in-law, Beverly Clark; and brother- and sister- in-law, Robert & Kim (Clark) Marien. Ron will be missed greatly by his family and friends.
Donations may be made to: Hire Heroes USA (www.hireheroesusa.org/) or Operation Homefront (www.operationhomefront.net/).
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. with visitation from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service at Indiana Funeral Care, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
Glenna Fulton (Heavrin) says
Ron was my Uncle younger by 2 years but didn’t make me call him Uncle. We had fun playing after dark, red rover red rover, climbing the big tree, he was my friend and I loved him. He will be missed.
Tom Kunk says
Ron was an outstanding soldier and a brother in arms. May he Rest In Peace. You all are in my prayers. God Bless
Anita Himes says
So sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. He lived across the street from us growing up (Davis Road). He always spoke to my family and still called my parents once in awhile to see how they were doing.
Vicki and Terry Walters says
The short time we new you it was a pleasure. Rest In Peace. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Missy says
Ron worked on our instrument for Abbott for many years so sorry to hear this he was a fantastic man!?
bill & Jean Wise says
Kristie and Kacie
We send our condolences from old neighbors on Davis Rd. We watched Ronnie growing up and proud to honor an Army soldier
Brenda Harvey says
He was also survived by his brother Jerry
Laura Heavrin says
Ronnie was my uncle. Since we were only a couple of years apart, it was more like cousins. I’ll never forget him teaching me to drive the John Deer and the big tractor at the farm. It was a lot of fun until I put it through the barn wall into a hornets nest. Never saw him move that fast! RIP, dear Ron.