Ronald Lee Keith

Ronald Lee Keith, age 74, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at his home in West Branch, MI with his family by his side. Ron was born to Ben and Henrietta (Hartman) Keith on November 4, 1942. He lived in West Branch for his whole life. In 1963, he joined the Navy. Upon his returning home, he worked for his parents at the family business, The West Branch Greenhouse. On April 20, 1968 he married the love of his life, Shelda “Jeanie” Robinson. They spend 49 wonderful years together. In 1975, Ron and his brother Wayne bought the family business. Ron, Jeanie, Wayne and Kathy worked the business until 1995. Ron then went on to sell Real Estate for Dunbar-Bell. In 1997, he started driving school bus for the West Branch Rose City Schools until he was forced to retire due to a medical reason in 2012.

Ron is survived by his wife, Jeanie; son, Ronald II; brother, Wayne (Kathy) Keith all of West Branch; sisters in law, Sheila “Tootie” Webber of West Branch, Sharon “Miki” Curfman and Kenny Faiver of Lansing, MI; brother in law, David “Butch” (Mary) Robinson of West Branch; nieces and nephews, Karrie, Ketha, Karla, Kelly, Kirsten, Kimberlee, Ben, Sheila, Jami, Kristina, Vicki and their families; and sister in heart, Pat Sweet. He is preceded in death by his, son, Douglas Benjamin Keith, parents, Ben and Henrietta Keith, and in laws, Doug & Shirley Robinson.

Visitation at Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in West Branch will begin on Saturday, April 29, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. with visitation starting at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Brenda Klacking will officiate. Burial will follow with Veteran Honors at Brookside Cemetery.

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