Steve Keeler, age 79, of Vestaburg, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center in Midland.

Steve was born and raised in Edmore to parents Dewey and Gretchen (Long) Keeler on December 5, 1946. He graduated from Vestaburg High School and was drafted into the United States Army in 1966, where he was trained as a medic. Before entering military service, Steve married his high school sweetheart, Sandra Ruth Nickerson on October 30, 1965. Together, they shared 60 wonderful years of marriage, raised three children, and built a life centered on hard work and love before Sandy's passing in February 2026. Steve began his career as a machinist, working for MA Metals for twenty years. Later, he followed his passion for automobiles, working alongside his son at their locally owned garage, S&S Auto, for the last thirty years. Steve especially loved building and racing cars, and in his younger years he enjoyed camping, gardening, and listening to country music. More than anything, family was the focus of his and Sandy’s (Ruth's) life.

Steve is lovingly remembered and missed by his children, Amy Frisbey, Kathy (Paul) Van Every, Steve (Wendy) Keeler; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister Ernestine (Don) Wolf; several nieces, nephews, and extended family; along with many well-known community members.
Steve was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandy (Ruth); parents Dewey and Gretchen; and siblings Alfred, Merton, Raymond, Betty, Donna, and Larry.

Care and arrangements have been entrusted to Janowicz Family Funeral Home in Edmore.