Robert "Bob" McKeage of Union, Missouri, was born April 15, 1938, in Lone Oak, Kentucky; the son of John McKeage and Daphine (Young) Franklin. Bob passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the age of 87 years.

Bob received his education from Lone Oak High School in Lone Oak, Kentucky. He was united in marriage to Jan (Deines) on September 16, 1977, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fenton, and the couple recently celebrated their 48th wedding anniversary. Bob was a member of the Church of Christ and was a founding member of the Cedar Hills Elks Lodge #2678.

Bob worked for 32 years for Dr. Pepper as a driver and a salesman. After his retirement, he owned and operated a small engine shop in Lonedell and was affectionately known by his customers as "Chainsaw Bob." He loved tinkering with engines and could fix anything. Bob was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting. The time Bob cherished most was the time spent with his family and friends, and he will be remembered with love.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, John McKeage and Daphine Franklin; grandparents, Oscar and Mayna McKeage; one daughter, Melissa Hatfield Stevens; and three siblings, Barbara (Jerry) Hemann, Donnie O'Bee, and Ronnie O'Bee.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jan McKeage, of Union; six children, David McKeage and fiancée Diane, of Defiance, Terri Brown and husband Randy, of Millstadt, Illinois, Tracy McKeage, of Cedar Hill, Bryan McKeage, of Fenton, Miranda Evers and husband Ben, of North Padre Island, Texas, and Nathan Hatfield; one sister, Brenda Hillis and husband Rick; nine grandchildren, Trevor (Star) Brown, Carli (David) Kramer, Spencer (Hannah) Gardner, Sierra Gragg, Madison (Cody) Carpenter, Gracie (Tyler) Gillespie, Lindsay (Dylan) Munsee, Aidan Evers, and Tabitha Humphrey; nine great-grandchildren, Mia, Ruthie, Brooks, Owen, Ezra, Arie, Noella, Wesley, and Remington; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorials in honor of Bob McKeage can be made to Mercy Home Health and Hospice in Washington, Missouri.