Ronald Raymond Kellogg, 69, was born July 25, 1956 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents Ronald V and Mary O (Lovins) Kellogg. He slipped quietly away in his sleep April 26, 2026, at home with his loved ones. Having a particularly happy disposition, Ron was well-liked, sharing laughter with many friends.
Ron was married to Susan C Krusyna on February 14, 1976 in Parchment, Michigan. They lived in the Kalamazoo area, raising their family, for 25 years while Ron worked as a papermaker before relocating to West Plains, Missouri. Ron then worked in hospitality and as maintenance for the Holiday Inn in West Plains.
Ron was a lifelong lover of music, enjoying a very wide variety of artists and tunes including Beatles, country ballads and Kingdom Melodies. He learned to play guitar as a young man with assistance from his Uncle Owen, and from then on he also delighted in playing music as well. Ron greatly appreciated learning Bible truth and sharing it with others as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Donald Lee Kellogg. He is survived by his wife; his son Steven Kellogg (Melissa) of Vicksburg, MI and his daughter Angela Kellogg, of West Plains, MO; four grandchildren, Kayli and Micah of West Plains, and Tristan and Ayden of Vicksburg, MI; an aunt and uncle, Connie and Floyd Gibson of Tennessee; two sisters, Melinda Scott (Robert) of Parchment, MI and Susie Wickstrom (Nick) of Portage, MI; brother-in-law, Al Garnaat of Kalamazoo, MI and cousins, nieces and nephews, so many of whom were very special to Ron.
Memorial service to be held at a future time. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassus hospice at 707 N Kentucky Ave, Suite 2, West Plains, MO 65775
April 30, 2026 @ 11:45 pm
Ron I love and miss you so much. We were so close.I loved to do karoke with you.I always had a good time with you and Sue. I love you both so much. As a matter of fact I love your kids and grandkids.Its not gonna be the same with you gone. Iam so thankful of the time we lived in West Plains,and had that time with you.Thank you for taking me and your Mom to Branson to go to Roy Rogers museum.That meant so much to me.You werent suppose to go before me.I should have went before you The parent should go before their child. And Ron you and Sue are my son and daughter.I love ya’ll more than words can say.I know you are in a better place than I am.You are playing the guitar for Jesus.But Ron promise me one thing when I get there with you that we can do karoke again. I love and miss you so much. And Sue if you need anything please let us know I love you
May 1, 2026 @ 12:05 am
Ron I just cant believe that you are gone.But you are in a better place than we are. You are playing the guitar for Jesus. We were so close. I love and miss you so much We always had so much fun together. We sang karoke together. I always had so much fun with you and Sue. Like bowling on league.Thank you for taking me and your Mom to Branson to go to Roy Rogers Musuem.That meant so much to me.Im so thankful for the time we lived in West Plains.I got that time with you. My heart breaks for loosing you. But it also breaks for Sue.She is gonna be so lost without you. Ron promise me one thing that when I get to heaven with you that we can sing karoke again. I love you and Sue so much.I love your kids and grandkids too..You and Sue are my son and daughter. I love and miss you so much.Sue if you need anything please let us know.I love you Ron so much.Its not gonna be the same with gone.Tell all our folks there I said hi and I love and miss them.I wont name them all,as there is too many.I love and miss you Ron
May 6, 2026 @ 2:46 pm
To the family and friends of Brother Kellogg,
Please accept my sincerest condolences. Brother Kellogg was known by so many for his remarkably happy disposition and the genuine laughter he shared with those around him. It was touching to learn how his love for music, especially the Kingdom Melodies he so enjoyed playing on his guitar, reflected his deep appreciation for spiritual things.
In this time of personal loss, we can draw great strength from the hope that Brother Kellogg held so dear. We know that Jehovah is the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our trials (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). It is heartening to remember that Brother Kellogg spent so much of his life sharing Bible truths with others, and he is now safe in the memory of Jehovah, who promises a beautiful future for all those faithful to Him.
I look forward with you to the fulfillment of the promise found at John 5:28, 29, which assures us: “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” What a joy it will be to see Brother Kellogg again, with his guitar in hand, ready to sing praises to Jehovah in a world where death and pain will be no more (Revelation 21:3, 4).
May the peace of God that surpasses all understanding guard your hearts and your mental powers during this difficult time. (Php. 4:6,7) My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
With warm Christian love,
Kevin Guillory, Jr.