Ronald J. Keesler, 66, died Friday February 22, 2013 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1945 to Ruth (Kelsey) and the late Jonas Keesler in Fort Wayne, IN. Ron worked 24 years at Hausman Steel Corp in Fort Wayne as a draftsman and then yard manager and in Georgia he worked 14 years for the Trane Corp as a air handler assembly and fork lift operator. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.

Surviving are his mother, Ruth Witmer, brother, Kenneth L. (Steven) Keesler, sisters, Ruth A. Parker, Carol L. Tharp, Pamela Chenny and step-son Sam M. Keesler. He was preceded in death by his wife Cynthia J. Keesler.

Honoring Ron''s request there will be no viewing or service. Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. is assisting family with arrangements.