Ronald C. “Ron” VanDePutte, 55, of Hamlet, IN, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Aug, 20, 2019.
He was born Aug. 3, 1964, in South Bend, IN, to Walter and Emma (Kilburn) VanDePutte.
Ron was a journeyman glazer in the DC91 Union. He was a member of Fish Lake American Legion Post 400, where he served as First Vice Commander, and the Forty and Eight Society. He served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee.
On July 4, 2003, Ronald married Cindy S. Schieber, who survives.
He is also survived by stepchildren, Nicole Hahaj of Kingsford Heights, IN, A.J. Hahaj of South Bend and Brandon (Jess) Hahaj of Athol, ID; brothers, Don (Maureen) VanDePutte of Temperance, MI, and Ken (Jan) VanDePutte of Culver, IN; and an uncle, William Kilburn of Walkerton, IN.
Cremation has taken place. Burial will be at 11 a.m. CST Friday, Aug. 30, in Burr Oak Cemetery, Culver, IN. Military Honors will be held at 6 p.m. CST Friday, Aug. 30, at Fish Lake American Legion Post 400, 302 Lakeside Dr., Walkerton, IN, followed by a celebration of Ron’s life. Frank L. Keszei Funeral Home, Essling Chapel, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, Dept. 77-3968, Chicago, IL 60678-3968.
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