Ronald Edward Kieszkowski, age 81, formerly of Michigan City, Indiana, passed away Aug. 13, 2024, in Portage, Michigan.
Ron was born on March 18, 1943, in La Porte, Indiana, to Casmer and Mildred (Wolters) Kieszkowski, who precede him in death.
Ron is survived by his second wife of 31 years, Ruby Jean (McGraw) Kieszkowski; his children, Rita Beaver, Randy (Michelle) Kieszkowski, Bonnie (Kevin) Belson and Matthew (Amanda) Kieszkowski; brothers, Robert (Marie) Kieszkowski and John Kieszkowski; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren with three on the way.
Ron is preceded in death by his first wife, Joanne Johnson; and his son, Andy Kieszkowski.
Ron served as a Navy Seabee for six years. He was a lifetime member of Local 150 Midwest Operating Engineers running heavy equipment. Ron loved horses and rode until he was 79 years young. He also loved to hunt and fish and he was very creative and made beautiful leather goods. Ron was a member at Lakeview Christian Center and he was a devoted and loving father and grandfather and he will be missed tremendously.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at Geisen-Carlisle Funeral Home, 613 Washington St., Michigan City, IN 46360, from 10 a.m. CST until the time of service at 11 a.m. CST with Pastor Lorne Hodum of Lakeview Christian Center officiating.
To sign the online guestbook or leave condolences, please visit www.carlislefh.com or call 219-874-4214.
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