Ronald G. Gilkey, age 54, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in hospice care.  He was born in Boulder, Colorado on May 22, 1963 to Ronald and Patricia (nee Stratton) Gilkey.

Ronnie is survived by his loving mother and step-father, Patricia and James Hann; son, Niko (Sammi) Gilkey; brother, Shane (Cyndi) Skees; sister, Donna (David) Kendera; special person in his life, Carmen De La Cruz; uncles, John (Summer) Stratton, David (Nancy) Stratton; aunt, Barbara (George) Morrison; and many other special friends and loving family members.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ronald Legrand Gilkey.

A funeral service for Ronnie will be held on Monday, February 19, 2018 at 10:00 am at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave. Portage, IN 46368.  Cremation will follow.  Friends may gather with the family on Sunday, February 18, 2018 from 5-8 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel.  For more information, please call 219-762-3013.  Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.reesfuneralhomes.com .