Ronald "Ron" A. Kelley

Ronald A. Kelley, 72, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Born on December 10, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Ron was the son of the late David and Cleo Kelley. Following his graduation from high school, he dedicated many years to working in shipping and receiving for both Acro and Peg Perego, where he was known for his strong work ethic and dependable nature.

Ron had a passion for Harley-Davidson motorcycles and was an avid NASCAR fan. He enjoyed spending time outdoors fishing, watching movies, listening to CB radio, appreciating exotic art, and never passed up an opportunity to enjoy a meal from Powers Hamburgers.

He is survived by his son, Alex Kelley; granddaughter, Alliyah Kelley; nieces, Audra Piotrowski, Dawn (John) Bauman, and Leslie (Ryan) Pressley; great-nieces and great-nephews, Sabrina (Mario) Duarte, Katrina Randle, Joel Berry, Aiden Pressley, Avianna Pressley, Austin Pressley, and Adrianna Pressley; and great-great-grandchildren, Addilyn Duarte and Josue Duarte.

In addition to his parents, Ron was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Kelley and his twin brother, Donald Kelley; and his nephew, Chadd Kelley, and Wesley Kelley as an infant.

A private memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Those wishing to receive the service location and additional details may email Audra at audra@arpio.net.

Friends and family are invited to sign the online guestbook by visiting www.hessfuneralhome.com or by finding Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services on Facebook.

Arrangements and care have been entrusted to Hess Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Fort Wayne, Indiana.