Robert Howard McKeehan

Robert Howard McKeehan obituary, La Porte, IN

Robert Howard McKeehan

Robert McKeehan Obituary

Visit the Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center website to view the full obituary.

Robert "Bob" Howard McKeehan, 90, of Mill Creek, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Northwest Health-La Porte.

Robert was born on August 25, 1934, in La Porte, IN, to James and Bertha (Ervin) McKeehan.

Surviving are his nieces, Anita (Ken) Rosentreter of Mill Creek and Niya Miller of Michigan City; nephews, Kenneth Rosentreter of Fish Lake and Bradly Rosentreter of Rolling Prairie; as well as many other family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew, William H. Miller III.

Robert was a warehouse laborer at Wal-Mart for many years. He enjoyed splitting firewood, reading about old cars, and fixing things.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

A Celebration of Life Visitation will be held from 12 - 4 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Cremation will take place following the visitation.

Memorial donations may be made to the PAX Center, 605 Washington St., La Porte, IN 46350.

Condolences may be shared with the family on www.cutlercares.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center

2900 Monroe St., La Porte, IN 46350-5249

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