Michael Edward Keesling Obituary

Keesling, Michael E. Age 85, passed away on October 9th, 2026 after a long illness. He was born to Carroll E. and Velma L. (Ridenour) Keesling on April 22, 1941.
Michael graduated from Anderson High School in Anderson, Indiana in 1959. He went on to serve his country in the U.S. Naval Forces in the Paraloft. His duties included maintaining the emergency gear of the Navy and Marine Corps Aviators from 1959 to 1961. Early in his career Michael worked for Delco Remy and Pike High School as a carpenter where he honed his skills to become an excellent tradesman. Michael constructed many projects that adorn his home and his children's homes.
He is survived by his wife, Colleen P. Keesling and his son Michael, (Sandra) Keesling, and daughters, Karol Sue Jones, Melanie, (Jeff) Lambert, and Angela Crowther, and a step-daughter Adrienne, (Jason) Reese.
He is also survived by his sisters, Sally L. Powers, Carol E.(Edward) Waller, Susie A. Vorhees, and a brother, Danny M. (Donilyn) Keesling.
Also surviving are his 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, a great-granddaughter, Charlotte Reuzenaar, his brother, Arthur E. Keesling, and brothers-in-law Billy Powers, and Jim Vorhees.