Keith Jeralds

Keith Jeralds, 59, of Schneider, Indiana passed away at his home on May 9, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on January 28, 1965, the son of Jack Jeralds and Marcia Poortinga.

Keith proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, specializing in security. He loved being in the Air Force. He was a loyal and honorable man.

He was a member of Village Baptist Church in Lake Village and the Lowell VFW Post #6841. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with family, watching war movies and MASH, firearms, and football.

Keith was a loving and devoted husband, and a very proud and loving dad. He loved with all his heart and would give you the shirt off his back. You could always count on him to make you laugh and smile. Even in his darkest days he brought light to so many others. We were all so blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed, and never forgotten.

He is survived by his loving wife, Terry (Coldiron) Jeralds; his children: Caleb Jeralds, Tobias Jeralds, Timothy Jeralds, Nathan Bassett, Joshua Weller, Chris Estes, Angie Pittman-Stadnik (John), Melissa Paxson (Ashley), and Jill Taveras (Ramon); grandchildren: Kelly, Robert, Christa, and Noah; his father, Jack Jeralds (Lydia); his mother, Marcia Poortinga; brothers: Brent J. Jeralds and David Lucas (Jennifer), sisters: Roxanne Hogge, Michelle Rollins (Jim), Cori Warren (Chad), and Penni Harris (David); his uncle, Sean Jeralds (Linda); and his aunt, Sandy Boller (Warren).

Visitation will be Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral at noon at Village Baptist Church, 9850 N. 400 W, Lake Village, IN 46349. Pastor Fred Zaugg officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Lake Village Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made online to the DAV: Disabled American Veterans at help.dav.org.

Steinke Funeral Home is honored to be handling the arrangements. Memories, condolences and photos may be shared with the Jeralds family at www.SteinkeFuneralHome.com.