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Ronald Robert Keilen, Sr. (born February 2, 1953) is the patriarch of the Keilen family. He is the husband of Jillene Keilen, with whom he has 10 children and 4 grandchildren.

Marriage[]

He married Jillene Keilen on June 26, 1973.

Fatherhood[]

The couple has 10 children.

Their first child, daughter Angela, was born on April 2, 1974. She is married to Rick Geisel.

Their second child, son Ronald Jr., was born on September 25, 1977. He is married to Heather Keilen. They have three children; Kensington (b. 2001), Kardigan (b. 2004), and Keaton (b. 2008).

Their third child, daughter Alison, was born on January 22, 1982.

Their fourth child, son Craig, was born on May 9, 1984. He is married to Marley Keilen. They have one child; Knox (b. 2021).

Their fifth child, daughter Rebecca, was born on July 1, 1986. She is the fraternal twin sister of Brent. She is married to Timothy Forman.

Their sixth child, son Brent, was born on July 1, 1986. He is the fraternal twin brother of Rebecca. He is married to Monica Keilen.

Their seventh child, daughter Cara, was born on September 23, 1987.

Their eighth child, son Brandon Timothy, was born on September 15, 1989. He is married to Michaela Bates. They have no children and have been very open about their struggles with infertility. They plan on fertility treatments, and if they don't work, they plan on adoption someday.

Their ninth child, daughter Christy-Ann, was born on January 16, 1991.

Their tenth child, daughter Amber, was born on October 3, 1992.

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