Keith Allen Uplinger

Keith Allen Uplinger obituary

Keith Allen Uplinger

Keith Uplinger Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Filbrandt Chapel - Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services from Sep. 10 to Sep. 19, 2025.
Keith Allen Uplinger, 42, of Bangor Michigan passed away at his residence on Monday, September 1, 2025. Keith was born on February 6, 1983, in South Haven, Michigan to Richard "John" II and Gina Key Uplinger.

Keith worked in construction for most of his life.

Keith is survived by his three children Jordan A. Borelli, Hayden R. Callahan and Adrian Rooney, parents Richard "John" (Jackie) Uplinger II of Goshen, Indiana, Gina Key of Bangor, Michigan, his brother and best friend Jeremy J. (Krista) Uplinger of Bangor, Michigan, nieces Khylee Uplinger of Bangor, Michigan, Adrianna (Jonathon) Ragsdale of Bruceton, Tennessee, nephews Jeremy J. Uplinger II, Aaron J. Hinz of Bangor, Michigan, JT (Nicole) Biggers of Paw Paw, Michigan and Blake (Adriana) Mealer of Grand Haven, Michigan. Many, many Aunts, Uncles and cousins also survive.

Keith is preceded in death by his grandparents Rose and Pete Holbach and grandmother Helen Cart and grandfather Richard "John" Uplinger.

Keith enjoyed many things but some of the biggest were shooting pool with his brother and friends; golfing with his father and brother and BMX biking since he was a kid with his brother. He also enjoyed going to the flea market and checking out yard sales. Keith loved drawing and sketching and had taken up tattooing in recent years. Keith was an avid Michigan Wolverine and Detroit Lions and Tigers fan. He also loved going fishing with his brother and nephew Jeremy and Jeremy II.

To those who choose to leave a memory or condolence please visit: www.starksfamilyfh.com and post on his obituary site. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes. 269-637-0333.

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