William"Bill" J. Keppen

William J. “Bill” Keppen, age 71, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011 at the Bay Regional Medical Center in Bay City, MI. Bill and Renee had lived in St. Helen since 1998 previously of Canton, MI. Bill was a life insurance agent with Metropolitan Life for 21 years and as a second career the age of 40 became a Police officer with Canton Township Police Department. He worked there 18 years, while there he worked as a Patrolman, Detective, Accident Investigator, and Evidence Technician. He was also president of the Canton Local POAM (Police Officers Association of Michigan). Bill also enjoyed bowling, golf, hunting, and fishing. He was a real “Man’s Man” and a “Cop’s Cop”. Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years Renee Keppen of St. Helen, son Jim (Katie) Keppen of Canton, and Julie (Berry) VanDike of Hartland. He has 4 grandchildren Krista, Kimmy, Danny, and Billy, and one great grand-daughter Breanna. Visitation for Bill will begin Monday, February 21, 2011 from 2-9PM at the Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in St. Helen, MI. His funeral will take place Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the Funeral Home in St. Helen. Deacon Barry Brown will officiate. Those considering memorial donations may select a charity of their choice in memory of William J. Keppen.