Ronald P. (Bear) Karaff, 66, 0f Fort Branch, IN. passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 31st, 2009. He was born to the late Michael and Maxine (McIntyre) Karaff on Jan. 11th, 1943 in LaPort, IN. Bear as he was known by his many friends was a member of the VFW post # 2714 in Fort Branch, IN. and the Haubstadt American Legion Post # 194. He was also on the board of directors of the Princeton Mens Bowling Assn. at Gibson Lanes. He was of the Baptist faith. Ron was retired after 36 years of service at Whirlpool Corp. in Evansville, IN. Besides his parents he is preceded in death by 5 brothers and 1 sister, Lyndel, Jim, Richard, Jerry, and Bill Karaff, and Pat Richardson. Ron is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dorothy (Spindler) Karaff, and 2 daughters and their spouses, Lisa (James) McEllhiney of Francisco, IN., Paula (Mark) Hertel of Evansville, IN. 1 brother, Terry (Connie) Karaff of Fort Branch, IN., Pam (Mike) White of Patoka, IN., a brother In-law and sister In-law, Don and Bridgett Richardson of Fort Branch, IN., and 8 grandchildren, A.J. and Michael Sims, Austin, Isabel, and Ethan McEllhiney, Coleman, Clayton, and Colton Hertel. Services for Ron will be on Friday, June 5th at 10:00 A.M. at the Stodghill Funeral Home located on Hwy. 168 West in Fort Branch, IN, Father Raymond Brenner will be officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Fort Branch. Military services will be conducted at the graveside by the Fort Branch VFW Post # 2714 and the Haubstadt American Legion Post # 194. Visitation will be on Thursday, June 4th, 2009 from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home.