George Michael “Mike” McKeever,

ANTWERP: George Michael “Mike” McKeever, age 66 died Sunday, December 30 at his residence.

He was born October 5, 1946 in Ft. Wayne, IN, the son of George A. and Phyllis J. (Guysinger) McKeever. He married Carol A. Bannister, who survives. He retired in 2006 from Eaton Corporation. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Viet Nam War. He was a member of AMVETS Post Ohio 1991, Defiance; American Legion #0253 of Antwerp, Paulding Eagles #2405; VFW Post #5087; and the High Hill Gun Club, Duncan Falls, Ohio. He was an avid hunter.

He is survived by his wife, Carol McKeever, Antwerp; two sons, Mike (Wendy Baumert) McKeever; a son, Chad (Staci) McKeever, both of Antwerp; two sisters, Judy (Joe) Phlipot, Paulding, and Melissa (Jeff) Roberts, Goshen, IN; five grandchildren: Jessica, Christina, Logan, Lance and Luke; and three great grandchildren: Corey and Chaz Moore and Rashelle McKeever.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Private memorial services will be held Thursday, January 3.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials made to the George M. McKeever Family.

Online condolences may bee sent to www.denherderfh.com

Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, is handling arrangements.