Submitted by: Dan Rich
Ronald J. DeKerr
Nov. 7, 1953 - Nov. 30, 2004
South Bend Tribune 12/3/2004
Ronald J. DeKerr, 51, of Hidden Lakes
Drive, Mishawaka, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 30, in his
residence. On Nov. 7, 1953, Ron was born in South Bend to August
and Lillian (Cieniewski) DeKerr, who have both preceded
him in death.
On Oct. 4, 1997, in Mishawaka, Ron married
Lisa (Osborn) Wheaton, who survives. Ron is also survived
by sons, Jason (Melissa) DeKerr of Mishawaka and Dominic DeKerr
of South Bend; daughters, Danielle Wheaton and Alexandra
Wheaton, both of New Carlisle; a brother, Blaine DeKerr of South
Bend; a niece, Lauren DeKerr of South Bend; and nephew, Zachary Goraczewski
and niece, Logan Goraczewski, both of Jacksonville, Fla.
Ron was a lifelong resident of South Bend
and worked as a mill room operator for Monaco Coach. He was a
member of Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church. Ron was an
avid sports fan. If he wasn't out playing golf, you could always
find him watching a game on TV.
Family and friends may call on Friday, December 3, 2004, in the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road, South Bend, from 10 a.m. until noon. Services will be on Friday, December 3, 2004, at noon in the St. Joseph Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Sumption Prairie United Methodist Church; or to Hospice House of St. Joseph County.